Band 7+: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. 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. You should write at least 150 words.

The given charts present data from a survey of adult education. The bar chart illustrates the primary reasons why adults choose to study, while pie chart displays how people believe the costs of adult education should be distributed.

Overall, the survey suggests the adults mainly study for personal and career growth, with the financial responsibility divided among individuals, employers and taxpayers.

According to the bar chart, the most common motivation for adults further education is personal interest,with 40%. Close behind, 38% study to gain qualifications. A smaller percentage find studying useful for current jobs, while 20% see it as a way to improve promotion prospects or simply enjoy learning. Only 12% study to change jobs , and the least reason is to meet new people.

The pie chart reveals public opinion on cost sharing in adult education. The largest proportion of individuals should bear the essential economic duty . Employers are expected to supply 35% , while exactly a quarter percent of the cost should be covered by taxpayers.