The bar chart illustrates the proportion of male and female students proficient in a foreign language across six countries: China, Romania, Thailand, India, Russia, and Vietnam. Overall, India and Romania have the highest percentages of students proficient in a foreign language, with female students leading significantly in both countries. Conversely, China and Thailand show the lowest figures for language proficiency among both genders, with males in these countries lagging behind their female counterparts. In India, the percentage of female students proficient in a foreign language is the highest, at approximately 68%, compared to 56% for males. Similarly, in Romania, about 64% of female students demonstrate language proficiency, while the figure for males is 42%, making it the second-highest country in terms of overall proficiency. Vietnam also exhibits relatively high levels of proficiency, with 56% of female students being skilled in a foreign language, which is nearly 20% higher than the 36% of their male peers. On the other hand, China, Thailand, and Russia report lower percentages of students proficient in a foreign language. In China, only about 15% of male students are proficient, whereas the percentage for females is twice as high, at roughly 30%. In Thailand, the difference between male and female students is minimal, with 34% of males and 38% of females proficient in a foreign language. Russia shows slightly higher figures, with 35% of males and 39% of females demonstrating language proficiency, reflecting a small gender gap. 240 words. #myessay #task1 #inclass