Band 6 Model Answer

The bar chart shows the number of students enrolled in eight different subjects at a university in 2024.

Overall, Business and Engineering were the most popular subjects, while Law and Education had the lowest numbers of students. In general, enrollment figures were higher in practical and professional fields than in some other disciplines.

Looking at the details, Business had the highest enrollment, with 9,200 students. Engineering ranked second at 8,100 students. Medicine and Computer Science also attracted large numbers of students, with 6,700 and 6,200 enrollments respectively.

The remaining subjects had fewer students. Social Sciences recorded 4,800 enrollments, while Arts had 3,600 students. Education and Law were the least popular subjects, with 2,900 and 2,200 students respectively.

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Band 7 Model Answer

The bar chart illustrates the number of students enrolled in eight academic subjects at a university in 2024.

Overall, Business attracted the largest number of students, whereas Law had the lowest enrollment figure. It is also noticeable that Business and Engineering were considerably more popular than the other subjects shown.

In detail, Business was the leading subject, with 9,200 students enrolled. Engineering followed with 8,100 students. Medicine and Computer Science also recorded relatively high figures, at 6,700 and 6,200 students respectively.

Enrollment numbers were lower in the remaining disciplines. Social Sciences attracted 4,800 students, while Arts had 3,600 enrollments. The least popular subjects were Education and Law, which recorded 2,900 and 2,200 students respectively. Notably, Business enrolled more than four times as many students as Law.

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Band 8 Model Answer

The bar chart compares student enrollment figures across eight subjects at a university in 2024.

Overall, Business and Engineering were the most popular fields of study, while Education and Law attracted the fewest students. There was a clear gap between the highest- and lowest-ranking subjects in terms of enrollment.

Business recorded the largest number of students, with 9,200 enrollments. Engineering ranked second at 8,100 students, a difference of 1,100 compared with Business. Medicine and Computer Science also proved popular, attracting 6,700 and 6,200 students respectively.

A noticeable decline can be observed among the remaining subjects. Social Sciences enrolled 4,800 students, followed by Arts with 3,600. At the bottom of the chart, Education and Law recorded only 2,900 and 2,200 students respectively. The disparity between Business and Law amounted to 7,000 students, highlighting the significant variation in subject popularity.

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Band 9 Model Answer

The bar chart presents information on student enrollment in eight different academic disciplines at a university in 2024.

Overall, Business emerged as the most sought-after subject, while Law attracted the smallest number of students. The data reveal a marked preference for business-related and technical disciplines compared with humanities and social-oriented fields.

Business topped the ranking with 9,200 enrolled students, exceeding Engineering, the second most popular subject, by 1,100 students. Engineering itself attracted a substantial 8,100 students. Enrollment remained relatively strong in Medicine and Computer Science, which recorded 6,700 and 6,200 students respectively.

By contrast, considerably lower figures were observed in the remaining subjects. Social Sciences accounted for 4,800 students, while Arts enrolled 3,600. The lowest participation rates were seen in Education and Law, with only 2,900 and 2,200 students respectively. Notably, enrollment in Business was more than four times higher than in Law, underscoring the considerable disparity in student preferences across disciplines.

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