Band 9: Writing Task 1 You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The diagram below shows how to recycle organic waste to produce garden fertilizer (compost). Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. You should write at least 150 words.

The diagram illustrates the process of recycling organic waste to produce garden compost.

Overall, it is a simple linear process consisting of five stages, using a plastic container and requiring no manual intervention, although some equipment is essential.

In the first step, a plastic container with a capacity of two cubic meters and holes for air circulation is prepared. In the second stage, layers of organic waste – specifically newspaper, grass, and food scraps – are added into the container. Each type of waste is placed in a 15 cm layer.

Next, nitrogen and hot water are added to the contents. The container is then sealed with a lid. As a result of the heat generated by the mixture of nitrogen and hot water, a decomposition process begins inside the container.

After approximately six months, the waste is fully converted into compost. This final product can be used in gardens or farms to enrich the soil.