Read the following text, analyse the assertions below and point out the corresponding option.
Language Trends is an annual survey of primary and secondary schools in England, designed to gather information about
the situation for language teaching and learning. Its aims are: (a) to assess the impact of policy measures in relation to
languages; and (b) to analyse strengths and weaknesses based both on quantitative evidence and on views expressed by
teachers. Since 2015 there has also been an annual survey in Wales, and since 2019 a biennial survey in Northern Ireland;
reports can be found on the corresponding country’s British Council website. The Language Trends series shows general shifts
in data and seeks to provide a springboard for teachers, school leaders, academics, inspectors, policy makers, school pupils and
the public to consider aspects of language learning more deeply.
The headline findings for 2023 include:
• Almost nine out of ten responding primary schools have some pupils for whom English is an Additional Language (EAL).
• The 2023 data reflect a positive increase in the number of primary schools in contact with secondary schools concerning
language education.
• French remains the most popular language at Key Stage 3, followed closely by Spanish in both state and independent sectors.
• German is the third most popular curricular language, but entries are much higher in the independent sector.
• For the fourth year running, Spanish continues to have the highest number of A-level entries.
• Schools’ international engagement is improving since the Covid-19 pandemic.
• Further study is required to observe to what extent parents’/carers’ attitudes to languages can affect pupils’ desire to study
a language.
(Available in: https://www.britishcouncil.org. Adapted.)
I. Students’ wish to study a language is soundly swayed by their parents.
II. Yet to determine is the students’ front-runner language in public schools.
III. The brunt of measures that set up the decision making basis for language education will be rated.