Band 9: 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 bar chart illustrates the reasons why adults choose to study, while the pie chart shows how people believe the cost of adult education should be divided.

Overall, most adults are motivated by personal interest or career-related goals when pursuing further education, and there is a general consensus that the costs should be shared between the individual and employers, with a smaller portion coming from public funding.

According to the bar chart, the most common reason for adults to study is an interest in the subject (40%), followed closely by gaining qualifications (38%). Other significant motivations include improving job performance (22%), better promotion prospects (20%), and enjoyment of learning or studying (20%). Less common reasons include being able to change jobs (12%) and meeting new people (9%).

The pie chart reveals public opinion on who should pay for adult education. The majority (40%) believe that the individual should bear the cost. Employers are expected to contribute 35%, while only 25% think the government (taxpayers) should fund it.