The charts below show the main
reasons for study among students of different age groupsand the amount of
support they received from employers.Summarise the information by selecting and
reporting the main features, and makecomparisons where relevant.
You should
write at least 150 words.
You should
spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Model answer:
The first graph shows that there is
a gradual decrease in study for career reasons with age. Nearly80% of students
under 26 years, study for their career. This percentage gradually declines by
10-20%every decade. Only 40% of 40-49yr olds and 18% of over 49yr olds studing
for career reasons in lateadulthood.Conversely, the first graph also shows that
study stemming from interest increases with age. There areonly 10% of under
26yr olds studing out of interest. The percentage increases slowly till the
beginningof the fourth decade, and increases dramatically in late adulthood.
Nearly same number of 40-49yrolds study for career and interest. However 70% of
over 49yr olds study for interest in comparison to18% studing for career
reasons in that age group.The second graph shows that employer support is
maximum (approximately 60%) for the under 26yrstudents. It drops rapidly to 32%
up to the third decade of life, and then increses in late adulthood upto about
44%. It is unclear whether employer support is only for career-focused study,
but the highestlevel is for those students who mainly study for career
purposes.
This is an answer written by a
candidate who achieved a
Band 8 score. Here is the
examiner'scomment:
This answer summarises the key features
of both charts and integrates them well. Clear trends areidentified and
supported with appropriately-selected figures. The answer could only be
improved byadding an introduction to the general topic of the charts.The
information is well organised, with a clearly-signalled progression. Linking
words are usedaccurately and precisely, although there is occasional omission.
Paragraphing is used well initially, butlapses in the later section.A very good
range of vocabulary is used to convey the information concisely and accurately
with onlyoccasional inappropriacy. Words are used precisely and there are no
errors in spelling or word form.A wide range of structures is used and most
sentences in this answer are accurate. Errors are rare anddo not affect communication
in this answer
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