IELTS Writing Task 1 – Academic – Adult Education
IELTS Writing Task 1 – Academic – Adult Education
Source: Cambridge IELTS Test 1 – Academic
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The charts below show the results ofa 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.
Write at least 150 words.
Version 1
The bar graph compares the different factors adults consider when going back to school, while the pie chart shows the percentage of how much each group will have to pay. Overall, there are more professional reasons why adults return to school compared to personal reasons, and the expenses will be divided into three groups.
Based on the survey, only 9% pursue adult education for the reason of meeting people, followed by people who are motivated to change their respective jobs at 12%. Both groups of enjoying learning and studying. Improving their chances of promotion have the same percentage, at 20%. In comparission, 22% indicated that it will benefit their current profession. The highest factors are gaining qualifications and interest in the subject, which are accounted for 38% and 40%, respectively.
When it comes to the costs of each course, a quarter of the expenditure will be shouldered by taxpayers, while individuals will cover 40%. More than a third (35%) of the cost will be shared with the employer.
Version 2
The bar graph compares the various reasons why adults decide to return to school, while the pie chart illustrates how the costs are distributed among different groups. Overall, adults are more motivated by professional factors rather than personal ones, and the expenses are divided into three main categories.
According to the survey findings, only 9% of adults pursue further education primarily for socializing or networking purposes. Another 12% are motivated by the desire to switch careers. Both the enjoyment of learning and the prospect of improving one’s chances of promotion are equally significant, at 20% each. While 22% believe that their current job will benefit from further education. The most common motivations, however, are gaining qualifications (38%) and a genuine interest in the subject (40%).
In terms of costs, taxpayers are expected to cover a quarter of the expenses, while individuals themselves will bear 40% of the financial burden. Employers will be responsible for more than a third (35%) of the total cost.
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