BASIL INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE, ILUPEJU
2016 HOLIDAY ASSIGNMENT
CLASS: SS1 SCIENCE
MATHEMATICS
(PRINT out and WRITE your answers on it)
NAME____________________________________________________
1. In the diagram below, |PR| = |PQ|, |QS| = |QR| and <RPQ = 40o, calculate <PQS.
P
40o
S
R
Q
2. In the diagram below, ABC is an isosceles triangle with |AB| = |AC|. BC is produced to D
such that |AC| = |CD|. If <ABC = 2xo, <BAC = xo and <ADC = yo, prove that x = y
A
xo
B
2xo
yo
C
D
3. The table below shows the number of absentees recorded each day of a school term. Draw a
histogram and the corresponding frequency polygon for these data.
Number
Absent
0–9
10 – 19
20 – 29
30 – 39
40 – 49
50 – 59
Frequency
5
18
23
17
14
3
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Write a descriptive essay on a city ruined by environmental pollution.
ECONOMICS
TOPIC: MONEY
When we talk about money we are talking about anything that is commonly accepted by a group
of people for the exchange of goods and services or resources. Every country has its own system
of coins and paper money. The money used in a country is called its currency. In Nigeria, the
currency is Naira.
QUESTIONS:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
Define money
Briefly discuss the history of money
Define the term barter system
State and explain any SEVEN problems of barter system
State and explain the NINE qualities of money
State and explain the FIVE functions of money
State any six similarities and TEN differences between money and other commodities
used in exchange
h. State and explain TEN form or types of money.
GEOGRAPHY
(1) What is tourism?
(b) List five factors favourable for tourism.
(c) List eight major tourist centres in Nigeria.
d) Highlight six importance of tourism.
(e) On a sketch map of Nigeria, show and name:
(a) Three areas important for tourism.
(b) One town in each of the areas.
(2a) Give an account of the factors that have aided the location of the following:
(i) Textile mills in Kaduna (ii) Oil refinery in Warri (iii) Cement factory at Ewekoro.
(b) Drat4w a sketch map of Nigeria and on it, locate and name:
(I ) Three major zones of modern manufacturing industries.(ii) two important towns within each zones.
PHYSICS
1.The diagram shows a thermocouple set up to measure the temperature at a point on a solar
panel.
(a) X is a copper wire.
(i)
(ii)
Suggest a material for Y.
Name the component Z.
(b) Explain how a thermocouple is used to measure temperature.
(c) Experiment shows that the temperature of the surface depends upon the type of surface
used.
Describe the nature of the surface that will cause the temperature to rise most.
2.A rock climber climbs up a rock face, as shown in diagram below
(a) To climb the rock face, the climber must do work.
Which force must the climber work against as he climbs? Tick one box.
Air resistance
Friction on the rock
His weight
Tension in the safety rope
□
□
□
□
(b) What other quantity, as well as the force ticked in (a), must be known in order to find the work done
by the climber?
(c) One climber weighs 1000 N and another weighs 800 N. They both take the same time to climb the
cliff.
(i)
(ii)
Which one has done the most work?
Which one has the greater power rating?
(d) When the first climber reaches the top, he has more gravitational potential energy than he had at the
bottom.
(i)
(ii)
What form of energy, stored in his body, was used to give him this extra gravitational
potential energy?.
Where did he get this energy from?
BIOLOGY
1. State four characteristics and location each of the following;
2. Local biomes in Nigeria B. Major biomes of the world.
NOTE:- Each of the biomes has at least five sub biomes. Give the characteristics and sub
division of each of them.
2. Draw the diagram of the map of the local biomes in Nigeria
CHEMISTRY
1. Anew element, Adadium , has just been discovered. The element is soft and easily cut
with a knife. The element reacts vigorously with cold water, forming hydrogen gas and
leaving an alkaline solution. The element is a very good conductor of electricity.
a. Is Adadium a metal or a non-metal? Give a reason for your answer.
b. Name an element similar to Adadium.
c. In which group of the periodic table would you expect to find Adadium?
d. How many electrons would you expect to find in the outermost shell of a Adadium?
e. Write a possible equation for the reaction between Adadium (symbol Ad) and oxygen.
2. Suppose that the elements W, X,Y,Z are all in the same (early) periodic table. Allot them
to their correct Groups on the following evidence:
An oxide,W2O, exist and it is strongly basic; X forms a liquid, covalent chloride, XCl3 ;
the oxide of Y is Y2O3; Z produces an ion, Z-. Answer the following questions:
a. What would be the effect of adding W2O to water and then spotting the liquid on to
universal indicator paper? Explain .
b. Write an ionic formula for the sulphate of W.
c. Briefly characterize the hydride, WH
3. a. What is a reducing agent?
b. Give three examples of common reducing agents.
4. State which reactant is oxidized and reduced in each of the following reaction .
a. 2H2S + SO2
-------2H2O + 3S
b. 2FeCl2 +Cl2
--------- 2FeCl3
c. 2k + 2H2O
2KOH + H2
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CIVIC EDUCATION
1. a. Explain the meaning of Political Party.
b. Describe how political parties compete for power during elections.
2. a. Describe the meaning of Political Apathy.
b. In five ways, explain the reasons for Political Apathy.
c. Suggest solutions to the problems of Political apathy in Nigeria.
3. a. Explain the meaning of Employment.
b. State the importance of employment in alleviating poverty.
c. Discuss the factors which guarantee Employment.
BASIL INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE, ILUPEJU
2016 HOLIDAY ASSIGNMENT
CLASS: SS1ART/COMMERCIAL
MATHEMATICS
(PRINT out and WRITE your answers on it)
NAME____________________________________________________
4. In the diagram below, |PR| = |PQ|, |QS| = |QR| and <RPQ = 40o, calculate <PQS.
P
40o
S
R
Q
5. In the diagram below, ABC is an isosceles triangle with |AB| = |AC|. BC is produced to D
such that |AC| = |CD|. If <ABC = 2xo, <BAC = xo and <ADC = yo, prove that x = y
A
xo
B
2xo
yo
C
D
6. The table below shows the number of absentees recorded each day of a school term. Draw a
histogram and the corresponding frequency polygon for these data.
Number
Absent
0–9
10 – 19
20 – 29
30 – 39
40 – 49
50 – 59
Frequency
5
18
23
17
14
3
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Write a descriptive essay on a city ruined by environmental pollution.
ECONOMICS
TOPIC: MONEY
When we talk about money we are talking about anything that is commonly accepted by a group
of people for the exchange of goods and services or resources. Every country has its own system
of coins and paper money. The money used in a country is called its currency. In Nigeria, the
currency is Naira.
QUESTIONS:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
Define money
Briefly discuss the history of money
Define the term barter system
State and explain any SEVEN problems of barter system
State and explain the NINE qualities of money
State and explain the FIVE functions of money
State any six similarities and TEN differences between money and other commodities
used in exchange
h. State and explain TEN form or types of money.
BIOLOGY
a. State four characteristics and location each of the following;
A. Local biomes in Nigeria B. Major biomes of the world.
NOTE:- Each of the biomes has at least five sub biomes. Give the characteristics and sub
division of each of them.
b. Draw the diagram of the map of the local biomes in Nigeria
GOVERNMENT
1. Define party system
2. Mention any four types of party system and discuss the advantages and disadvantages
of each.
3. Explain five factors that can aid the electoral success of political party in a country
4. Discuss four ways by which political parties educate the electorate.
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
1. A manufacturing company prepares its account to 31st December each year. The company
provides on its plants at the rate of 10% per annum using the straight line method
On 31st December 2001, the plant account consisted of three plants purchased as follows
D
st
Plant X
1 July, 1999
60, 000
Plant Y
1st January, 2000
80, 000
st
Plant Z
1 October, 2001
30, 000
The plant bought in July, 1999 was sold on 30th September, 2001 for D55, 000
You are required to prepare: (a) Plant account (b) Provision for depreciation account (c) Profit
and loss account (d) Plant disposal account.
2. The following trial balance was extracted from the books of YisaAliyu, a sole proprietor as at 31st
December 1987
N
N
Capital
50, 000
Cash at bank
10, 820
Leasehold premises
13, 000
Plant and Equipment
11, 000
Furniture and Fixtures
6, 000
Motor Van
7, 000
Stock 1/1/87
3, 700
Wages and salaries
1, 800
Debtors and Creditors
850
770
6% Loan
2, 000
Purchases and Sales
7, 600
10, 300
Office Expenses
Rent
Insurance
Discount Allowed and Received
Drawings
80
200
40
20
1, 000
40
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
(a) Stock at 31st December, 1987 was valued N8, 000
(b) The leasehold premises is for a term of 10 years
(c) Depreciation is to be charged as follows: Plant and Equipment 5%; Motor Van 10%;
Furniture and Fixtures 5/2%
(d) A debt of N10 is irrecoverable
(e) Provide for the interest due on the loan
(f) N80 was owed for office expenses
You are required to prepare (i) Trading, profit and loss account for the year ended 31st December
1987 (ii) The balance sheet as at the date.
CIVIC EDUCATION
1. a. Explain the meaning of Political Party.
c. Describe how political parties compete for power during elections.
2a. Describe the meaning of Political Apathy.
b. In five ways, explain the reasons for Political Apathy.
c. Suggest solutions to the problems of Political apathy in Nigeria.
3a. Explain the meaning of Employment.
b. State the importance of employment in alleviating poverty.
c. Discuss the factors which guarantee Employment.