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 two charts present findings from a survey on adult education. The bar chart outlines the reasons why adults choose to study,

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the pie chart illustrates respondents’ views on how the cost of courses should be shared.

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, personal interest was the most common motivation,

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meeting new people was the least. In terms of funding, individuals were seen as bearing the largest share, and taxpayers the smallest. Interest in the subject was cited by 40% of respondents, making it the top reason for enrolling.

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was closely followed by gaining qualifications at 38%. Improving skills relevant to the current job accounted for 22%,

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both improving promotion prospects and enjoyment of learning were reported by 20% each. Fewer adults studied to change jobs (12%) or to meet new people (9%), the lowest proportion recorded. Regarding cost-sharing, 40% of respondents believed individuals should contribute the most towards course fees. Employers were

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at 35%,

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taxpayers were considered responsible for just a quarter (25%) of the costs.