Concepts and skills assessment pack: 5-min Short quiz 15-min Section quiz Unit test First term

exam Final exam

Final exam Set 1

S1 Science
Name : ( ) Score:

Class :
Date :
(Total: 100 marks)

Time allowed : 1 hour 30 min

INSTRUCTIONS
1 Attempt ALL questions.
2 Write ALL your answers on the ANSWER SHEETS provided.

A Multiple-choice questions (20 marks, 1 mark each)

1 A researcher carried out an experiment to see which brand of cell phone has the longest battery
life. The batteries of four cell phones (P, Q, R and S) are charged up to 100%. Then they are
turned on and left unattended on a table. The time for the batteries to reduce to 1% is recorded.

Brand of cell phone P Q R S

Time for the batteries to reduce 48:25:50 50:34:6 43:32:33 52:21:18
from 100% to 1% (hr:min:s)

Which of the following is a correct inference from the results?

(1) The batteries of the four brands of cell phone are made of different materials.
(2) Cell phone R uses the most electricity in playing videos.
(3) Cell phone S uses the least electricity in standby mode.
A (1) only B (3) only
C (1) and (2) only D (2) and (3) only

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2 During the COVID-19 epidemic, face-to-face classes were suspended to avoid further
spreading of the disease. Students took online lessons at home. The use of computers,
e-learning platforms and related software has increased dramatically since then.

This example shows that

A scientific inventions use up natural resources.
B scientific knowledge has no limitation.
C scientific knowledge is always changing.
D scientific inventions improve our quality of life.

3 The diagram below shows the drawing of an experimental set-up.

What can we tell about the set-up?

(1) There are two kinds of glass apparatus in the set-up.
(2) There is water in the set-up.
(3) The set-up can be used for purifying water.
A (1) only
B (1) and (2) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

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E4 30 g of a solute is added to two conical flasks and then the mouths of both flasks are covered.
Each flask contains 100 g of water at different temperatures. The diagram below shows the
contents in the flasks after they are being shaken.

undissolved
solute

water at 25 °C water at 80 °C

Flask X Flask Y

What can we tell from the results above?

(1) The solubility of the solute at 80 °C is higher than that at 25 °C.
(2) The mass of the content in flask Y is larger than that in flask X after they are being
shaken.
(3) The solubility of the solute changes with temperature.
A (1) only
B (3) only
C (1) and (2) only
D (2) and (3) only

5 Which of the following combinations about the features of pine and fern is correct?
Feature Pine Fern

A True roots + –

B Spores – +

C Vascular tissue + –

D Flowers + +

Key: ‘+’ means present; ‘–’ means absent

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6 A student added 3 mL of a blue solution into a 10-mL measuring cylinder. Then he put three
identical paper clips into the solution. The new liquid level is shown in the photo below.

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

(1) The new liquid level is 4.5 cm.
(2) The mass of each paper clip is 0.5 cm3.
(3) The volume of each paper clip is 0.5 cm3.
A (2) only
B (3) only
C (1) and (3) only
D (2) and (3) only

7 Which of the following comparisons between plant cells and animal cells are correct?
(1) Animal cells are generally larger than plant cells.
(2) Plant cells are more rigid than animal cells.
(3) Both plant cells and animal cells contain DNA.
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

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8 Diagram I below is a photomicrograph showing some animal cells observed under a light
microscope. Arrange the sequence of the steps so that the observer can obtain the view shown
in Diagram II.

Diagram I Diagram II

(1) Change to a high-power objective.

(2) Move the slide to the right.
(3) Rotate the fine adjustment knob.
A (1)  (2)  (3)
B (1)  (3)  (2)
C (2)  (1)  (3)
D (2)  (3)  (1)

9 Which of the following combinations about the chromosomes in body cells of male and female
is correct?
Total number of Sex chromosomes Sex chromosomes

chromosomes in male in female

A 23 Y X

B 23 YY XX

C 46 X Y

D 46 XY XX

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10 The diagram below shows a pair of chromosomes in a human cell (cell X).

Which of the following is/are correct?

(1) Cell X is a sex cell.
(2) Cell X is going to divide.
(3) The pair of chromosomes are identical.
A (1) only
B (2) only
C (1) and (2) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

11 The diagram below shows part of a structure found in human cells.

Which of the following statements about the structure is INCORRECT?

A The structure cannot be observed under a light microscope.
B There are four kinds of this structure in human cells.
C The structure controls the activities of the cells.
D Body cells of an individual carry the same set of the structure.

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12 A student drew the Sankey diagram below to show the energy conversion in an electric heater.
The efficiency of the electric heater is 25%.

___(i)___ J of
100 J of ___(ii)___
electrical energy energy

___(iii)___ J of
___(iv)___ energy

Which of the following is a correct combination of (i) to (iv)?

(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)

A 25 light 75 thermal

B 25 thermal 75 light

C 75 light 25 thermal

D 75 thermal 25 light

13 Mr Wong is cooking steam fish in a wok of boiling water.

During cooking, which of the following involves a transfer of thermal energy mainly by
convection?
(1) From the heated wok to the water
(2) Around the air above the water
(3) From the steam to the fish
A (2) only
B (1) and (2) only
C (1) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

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14 Wind power is an alternative source of energy.

Which of the following statements explain(s) why is it not commonly used to replace fossil
fuels to generate electricity?
(1) It does not produce air pollutants.
(2) Wind farms occupy large areas of land.
(3) Wind turbines only work in windy areas.
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

15 A student mixed 50 cm3 of sago and 50 cm3 of red beans in a measuring cylinder. After shaking
the measuring cylinder, he found that the total volume is less than 100 cm3.

Which aspects of the particle theory did this example demonstrate?

(1) Different substances are made up of different particles of different sizes.
(2) The particles are moving randomly all the time.
(3) There are empty spaces between the particles.
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

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16 The heating elements inside an oven glow red when the oven is in use.
heating element

slivery wall

black
baking tray

The inner walls of the oven are in silvery colour while the baking tray is black in colour.
Which of the following combinations shows the correct explanations?
Silvery inner walls Black baking tray

A Promote heat transfer by conduction Reduce heat loss by conduction

B Promote heat transfer by conduction Promote heat transfer by radiation

C Reduce heat loss by radiation Promote heat transfer by conduction

D Reduce heat loss by radiation Reduce heat loss by radiation

17 A key for identifying substances P, Q and R is shown below. The three substances are at room
temperature and pressure.
Substances P, Q and R

Particles are closely packed Particles are far apart

Particles are arranged Particles are not arranged Substance P

in a regular pattern in a regular pattern

Substance Q Substance R

Which of the following is the possible combination of substances P, Q and R?

Substance P Substance Q Substance R
A water gold oxygen
B gold water oxygen
C oxygen water gold
D oxygen gold water

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18 Which of the following are examples of applications of thermal expansion and contraction?
(1) Alcohol thermometers
(2) Bi-metallic strips in thermostats
(3) Putting hard-boiled eggs into cold water and then removing the eggshell
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

19 Suppose the air in a closed container is heated up. Which of the following will increase?
(1) Number of gas particles in the container
(2) Gas pressure of the air in the container
(3) Size of the gas particles
A (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

20 It is observed that substance A floats on substance B. Which of the following is a correct

inference of this observation?
(1) Substance A is oil while substance B is water.
(2) The density of substance A is lower than that of substance B.
(3) The size of a molecule of substance A is smaller than that of a molecule of substance B.
A (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

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B True or false questions (10 marks, 1 mark each)

Write ‘T’ for a true statement and ‘F’ for a false statement.

1 Pattern seeking is a kind of scientific investigation that involves doing surveys and plotting
graphs to observe the distribution of data.

2 In a lighted Bunsen burner, we open the air hole to get a non-luminous flame.

3 Change in states of water takes place at fixed temperatures.

4 Non-vascular plants do not need to transport water among the cells of the plant.

5 Among the five groups of vertebrates, only mammals breathe with lungs.

E6 There are four kinds of base pairs in DNA.

7 Embryos have to embed in the uterine lining before a placenta can form.

E8 The skin and the stomach are at different levels of organization in the human body.

9 Energy transfer takes place when there is a difference in temperature between two objects in
touch.

10 Particles in gas and liquid become further apart when temperature increases.

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C Fill in the blanks (20 marks, 2 marks each)

Fill in each blank with no more than two words.

1 In the laboratory, we use a (a) to transfer very small amount of solutions from one test tube
to another.

2 The three factors in the fire triangle are (b) , (c) and (d) .

3 In Hong Kong, (e) is added to drinking water for killing the microorganisms.

4 Amphibians have moist (f) without (g) .

5 DNA is coiled into thick thread-like structures called (h) . These structures are found in the
(i) of a body cell.

6 When an object is raised to a higher position, the (j) energy it possesses increases.

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D Structured questions (50 marks)

1 The diagrams below show the female and male reproductive systems.

a On the diagrams on the Answer sheets,

i label the structures where sex cells are produced in both systems. (2 marks)
ii put a cross (X) at the position(s) where fertilization normally takes place. (1 mark)
b Name the group of substances that is also produced by the parts in a i. (1 mark)

The diagram below shows an embryo developing in the mother’s body.

c On the diagram on the Answer sheets, label the structure(s) through which the embryo
exchange substances with the mother’s blood. (2 marks)
d Name the watery substance surrounding the embryo. State its function. (3 marks)
Total: 9 marks

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2 The graph below shows the change in the thickness of the uterine lining of a woman in May.

thickness of uterine lining

1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 25 27 29 31

day in May

Describe and explain the status of the uterine lining during

a 1–11 May. (2 marks)
b 11–23 May. (2 marks)
c 23–27 May. (2 marks)
Total: 6 marks

3 The table below shows the mass of newborn chickens in a farm in December 2023.

Mass (to the nearest g) 18–22 23–27 28–32 33–37 38–42 43–47 48–52
Number of chickens 2 5 8 18 10 3 1

a On the Answer sheets, draw a graph to show the distribution of mass of the chickens.
(4 marks)
b Give TWO statements that you can infer from the graph. (2 marks)
c State another trait of the chickens that would show a similar distribution as the mass.
(1 mark)
Total: 7 marks

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4 The diagram below shows the cross section of the stem of a plant observed under the light
microscope. An eyepiece of 4X and an objective of 10X are used. The diameter of the stem is
measured to be 4 cm under the microscope.

a What is the actual diameter of the stem? Show your working. (2 marks)
b According to the photomicrograph, suggest whether the plant is a vascular plant or a
non-vascular plant. Explain your answer. (2 marks)
c Suggest a possible habitat of the plant. (1 mark)
Total: 5 marks

5 Patrick has 250 cm3 of 98% ethanol. He uses 100 cm3 of water to dilute the ethanol in a large
beaker.

a Suggest whether the total volume of the diluted ethanol that Patrick obtains is larger than,
smaller than or equal to 350 cm3. (1 mark)
b State TWO points of the particle theory that can be inferred from the observation in a.
(2 marks)
c On the Answer sheets, draw a labelled diagram to represent the particles in the diluted
ethanol. (Given: Water particles are smaller than alcohol particles.) (3 marks)
Total: 6 marks

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6 Winnie prepared the set up below to study heat transfer by radiation. Both flasks were empty.
She took the readings on the thermometers at fixed time intervals and plotted the graph below.

thermometers

dull black flask heater shiny white flask

temperature (ºC)

time (min)

a Describe what Winnie had done at time T. (1 mark)

b Winnie forgot to label the curves. Suggest whether the curve with dotted line or solid line
represents the results of the dull black flask. Explain your answer. (3 marks)
c Identify the variables involved in the investigation if Winnie wants to compare the rate of
heat transfer between the two flasks.
i Independent variable (1 mark)
ii Dependent variable (1 mark)
iii Controlled variables (list TWO) (2 marks)
Total: 8 marks

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7 Read the article below and answer the questions.

T  PARK: A waste-to-energy facility

In Hong Kong, sludge is collected in sewage treatment works. Disposing of the sludge
in landfills is not a sustainable waste management solution. T  PARK is built in Tuen
Mun to make use of the sludge to generate electricity.

The sludge is burnt in large furnaces in T  PARK. The thermal energy given out is
used to drive a turbine for generating electricity. The electricity is used to power
various machines in T  Park. After burning, the volume of the ash produced is only
10% of the original sludge. The ash is then disposed of in landfills.

Ea Suggest how sludge is collected in the sewage treatment process. (2 marks)

b Explain why disposing of sludge in landfills is NOT a sustainable waste management
solution. (1 mark)
c Describe how T  PARK acts as a ‘waste-to-energy’ facility. (2 marks)
d Complete the flowchart on the Answer sheets to show the energy conversion in the
treatment of sludge in T  PARK. (4 marks)
Total: 9 marks

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S1 SCIENCE
FINAL EXAM
ANSWER SHEETS

Name : ( ) Marks:

Class :
Date : / 100

Section A Multiple-choice questions (20 marks) Section total:

Put a ‘’ in the correct boxes to indicate your answers. / 20

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
A
B
C
D

Section B True or false questions (10 marks) Section total:

Write ‘T’ for a true statement and ‘F’ for a false statement. / 10

1 ________ 2 ________ 3 ________ 4 ________ 5 ________

6 ________ 7 ________ 8 ________ 9 ________ 10 ________

Section C Fill in the blanks (20 marks) Section total:

Fill in each blank with no more than two words. / 20

a b c

d e f

g h i

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Section D Structured questions (50 marks) Section total:

/ 50

1 a

b ________________________________________________________________________

Q1:
d ________________________________________________________________________ /9

2 a ________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

b ________________________________________________________________________

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c ________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________ Q2:

/6
________________________________________________________________________

3 a

b ________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________ Q3:

/7
c ________________________________________________________________________

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4 a ________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

b ________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________ Q4:

/5
c ________________________________________________________________________

5 a ________________________________________________________________________

b ________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

Q5:

/6

6 a ________________________________________________________________________

b ________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

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c i ____________________________________________________________________

ii ____________________________________________________________________

iii ____________________________________________________________________ Q6:

/8
____________________________________________________________________

7 a ________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

b ________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

c ________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

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d
______________________ energy in sludge

______________________ energy when sludge is burnt

______________________ energy of the turbine

______________________ energy generated by generator Q7:

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S1 SCIENCE
FINAL EXAM
ANSWERS

Section A: Multiple-choice questions (20 marks, 1 mark each)

1B 2D 3A 4B 5B 6B 7C 8C 9D 10 B
11 B 12 D 13 A 14 C 15 B 16 C 17 D 18 D 19 A 20 A

Section B: True or false questions (10 marks, 1 mark each)

1T 2T 3F 4F 5F 6F 7T 8F 9T 10 T

Section C: Fill in the blanks (20 marks, 2 marks each)

a dropper b, c, d oxygen / fuel / high temperature e chlorine / ozone
f skin g scales h chromosomes i nucleus
j potential

Section D: Structured questions (50 marks)

1 a i Correct names with lines pointing to the structures (2m)
ii Putting a cross at both sides of the upper part of the oviducts (1m)

X X

testes
ovaries

b Sex hormones. (1m)

c Correct names with lines pointing to the structures (2m)

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placenta

umbilical cord

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d Amniotic fluid (1m)

It acts as a cushion to protect the embryo against shock. (2m)

2 a The uterine lining was becoming thickened with increasing blood supply (1m)
to prepare for receiving an embryo if an ovum becomes fertilized. (1m)
b The uterine lining became the thickest (1m)
for receiving an embryo if an ovum becomes fertilized (1m)
c The thickened uterine lining breaks down and menstruation occurs (1m)
to remove the thickened tissues and blood from the uterine lining and the unfertilized ovum out of
the body. (1m)

3 a

Mass of newborn chickens in a farm in December 2023

18

16
number of chickens

14

12

10

17.5 22.5 27.5 32.5 37.5 42.5 47.5 52.5

2
mass (g)

Correct title (1m)

Correct axes and labels (2m)
Correct bars leaving no gaps (1m)

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b The most common range of mass is 33–37 g. (1m)

The mass of newborn chickens is a continuous variation. (1m)
(or other reasonable answers)
c Size of the feet (or other reasonable answers) (1m)

4 a 4 cm / (4 × 10) (1m)
= 0.1 cm (1m)
b It is a non-vascular plant (1m)
because there are no vascular tissues. (1m)
c Damp riverside (or other reasonable answers) (1m)

5 a Smaller than 350 cm3. (1m)

b Different substances are made up of different particles. (1m)
There are empty spaces between particles. (1m)
c

water particle

alcohol particle

Correct diagram (2m)

Correct labels (1m)

6 a She turned on the heater. (1m)

b The curve with dotted line represents the results of the dull black flask. (1m)
Dull black coloured surface is a better absorber of thermal energy. (2m)
c i Colour of the surface of the flasks (1m)
ii Temperature of air in the flasks (1m)
iii Distance of the flasks from the heater / size of the flasks / materials of the flasks / thickness of the
coating on the flasks (any TWO) (2m)

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7 a Sewage undergoes sedimentation in the sewage treatment works. (1m)

The sediment is collected as sludge. (1m)
b Sludge occupies the limited landfill space. (1m)
c The ‘waste’ refers to the sludge. (1m)
It is burnt to release energy for generating electricity. (1m)
d chemical energy in sludge  thermal energy when sludge is burnt  kinetic energy of the turbine 
electrical energy generated by generator (4m)

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