IELTS Academic Writing Test 6

The graph below gives information on the numbers of participants for different activities at one social centre in Melbourne, Australia for the period 2000 to 2020.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Some people believe that universities should focus on providing students with the knowledge and skills needed for future employment. Others think that the main function of universities should be to provide access to knowledge for its own sake, regardless of whether the course is useful for a job.

Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.