How many body paragraphs are recommended in the described Task 1 structure?

• A. One
• B. Two
• C. Three
• D. Four

Answer: (B)

Two body paragraphs. In the standard Task 1 structure, your essay has four short paragraphs: an introduction that paraphrases the prompt, an overview of the main trends, and two body paragraphs that describe the data in detail. This setup lets you cover two main features or groups from the data clearly—one feature in the first body paragraph and the other in the second—so the comparison stays organized and easy to follow. It also helps you meet the typical word count while keeping sentences focused with clear topic sentences and supporting data. Describing more than two features would make one paragraph crowded and harder to read, while only one body paragraph would under-portray the data and reduce clarity.