Band 7+: The charts below show the results of a survey of adult education. The first chart shows the reasons why adults decide to study. The pie chart shows how people think the costs of adult education should be shared. Write a report for a university lecturer, describing the information shown below.

The bar graph illustrates the various reasons why adults pursue education, while the pie chart displays the idea of how educational expenses must be shared between people.

Overall, most adults decided to pursue academics because of their interest in taking the subject. In addition, the respondents believe that adults must only settle 40% of the expenses for their education while the rest are paid by taxpayers and employers.

The results of the bar graph indicate that 40% of the respondents pursued education to gain qualifications and have an interest in the subject. However, 20% shows that adults choose to study because it benefits their current job while guiding them to improve prospects of a promotion. Meanwhile, some solely enjoyed studying. Lastly, only 10% pursued education to be able to change jobs and to meet new people.

The pie chart results reveal that 40% of the school costs must only be paid by the student, while 35% is settled by the employer and 25% by the taxpayer.