Unit 8 Detective stories 素养测评卷2026-2027学年译林版英语九年级上册

**基本信息** 以侦探故事为主题，通过情境化任务融合语言能力与思维品质，如完形填空的丢戒指案例、阅读理解的侦探故事魅力分析，培养学生观察推理与逻辑表达能力。 **题型特征** |题型|题量/分值|知识覆盖|命题特色| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |单项选择|10题/10分|核心词汇（clue/suspect）、语法（连词/情态动词）|30题创新图表策略题，考查故事要素分析| |完形填空|15题/15分|动词（searched/pulled）、情境理解|生活化侦探情境，训练细节观察与逻辑推理| |阅读理解|15题/30分|文体特征（simile）、篇章结构|53题写作手法题、59题篇章结构题，对接中考题型| |任务型阅读|5题/10分|写作步骤（clues设置）|65题开放性设问，鼓励创新表达| |书面表达|1题/15分|故事复述与启迪总结|结合经典侦探故事，提升语言组织与思维深度|

Unit 8 Detective stories 素养测评卷2026-2027学年九年级上册新译林版 一、听力（略） 二、单项选择（每小题1分，共10分） 21. The detective found a strange footprint, which became an important ______ in solving the case. A. suspect　 B. clue　 C. victim　 D. crime 22. The ending of the detective story was so ______ that nobody expected the truth. A. surprising　 B. boring　 C. common　 D. simple 23. —Why is he such a good observer? —Because a detective’s eyes are like a ______, catching every small detail. A. camera　 B. mirror　 C. clock　 D. book 24. “The thief’s hands were shaking and his face turned pale when the officer showed the photo.” Here “pale” shows ______. A. fear　 B. joy　 C. anger　 D. pride 25. The case was ______ investigated by a team of experienced detectives. A. widely　 B. closely　 C. easily　 D. happily 26. ______ it was raining heavily, the witness could not see the car’s number clearly. A. Since　 B. Unless　 C. If　 D. Although 27. The new evidence helped the police ______ the real murderer at last. A. find out　 B. take in　 C. slow down　 D. make sense 28. The lights in the office are still on, so someone ______ be working late. A. must　 B. can’t　 C. needn’t　 D. shouldn’t 29. —______, or the thief will escape before the police arrive! —OK, call 110 at once. A. Hurry up　 B. Be quiet　 C. Cheer up　 D. Sit down 30. 新考法·图表策略题　Story Map can help us read a detective story. According to the given chart, which of the following shows “Clues”? Setting → Crime → Clues → Suspect → Solution A. A lonely house on a hill. B. A stolen diamond. C. A footprint and a glove. D. The neighbour who lied. 三、完形填空（每小题1分，共15分） One afternoon, Tom was reading a detective novel in his room when his neighbour Mrs. White __31__ in, looking worried. “My gold ring has __32__!” she said. “I left it on the table, but when I came back, it was gone.” Tom __33__ to help. He first __34__ the room carefully. On the floor near the window, he found a small red __35__. “Did anyone else come in?” Tom asked. Mrs. White said her grandson Billy had been there, but he had gone to the __36__ to play. Tom __37__ that Billy might have taken the ring outside to look at it. They went to the garden and __38__ Billy playing near a tree. Tom gently asked, “Billy, did you see a gold ring?” The boy’s face turned red. He __39__ the ring from his pocket and said, “I found it pretty and wanted to show my friends, but I lost it in the grass.” Mrs. White was not __40__, just happy to have it back. She __41__ Tom for his sharp eyes. Tom smiled and said, “Being a good __42__ is all about watching details.” From that day, he decided to __43__ a detective club at school to teach others how to __44__ problems wisely and __45__ the truth. 31. A. hurried　 B. laughed　 C. cried　 D. slept 32. A. appeared　 B. disappeared　 C. returned　 D. shone 33. A. refused　 B. offered　 C. hated　 D. feared 34. A. searched　 B. cleaned　 C. left　 D. locked 35. A. button　 B. leaf　 C. coin　 D. key 36. A. garden　 B. school　 C. store　 D. cinema 37. A. guessed　 B. hoped　 C. dreamed　 D. reported 38. A. heard　 B. found　 C. stopped　 D. caught 39. A. pulled　 B. threw　 C. bought　 D. made 40. A. angry　 B. happy　 C. sad　 D. surprised 41. A. thanked　 B. paid　 C. blamed　 D. left 42. A. detective　 B. teacher　 C. student　 D. friend 43. A. start　 B. join　 C. close　 D. avoid 44. A. solve　 B. cause　 C. forget　 D. meet 45. A. hide　 B. find　 C. doubt　 D. ignore 四、阅读理解（每小题2分，共30分） A The detective story has been a favourite since the 19th century. A good mystery is like a locked box: the writer holds the key, but lets readers try to open it first. In a typical story, the crime happens early. Then clues appear one by one, just as stars show up in the dark sky. The detective, calm and sharp, watches everything. Unlike action heroes, he wins by thinking, not fighting. At the end, the truth jumps out, and readers smile with surprise. This special joy is why millions still love the genre today. 46. What is the passage mainly talking about? A. How to write a poem.　B. The charm of detective stories. C. The life of a detective.　D. Why crimes happen. 47. Which order of story elements is mentioned in the passage? A. Crime → Clues → Truth → Detective B. Crime → Clues → Detective → Truth C. Clues → Crime → Truth → Detective D. Detective → Crime → Clues → Truth 48. Which word can describe the detective in the story? A. Calm.　B. Lazy.　C. Violent.　D. Lucky. 49. Which of the following uses a simile? A. The crime happens early. B. A good mystery is like a locked box. C. The truth jumps out. D. Readers smile with surprise. 50. What does the writer want to show? A. Crimes are dangerous. B. Detectives are stronger than heroes. C. Detective stories bring special joy. D. Writing mysteries is easy. B There is an old saying, “Curiosity killed the cat.” But for readers of detective stories, curiosity keeps the mind alive. Many people wonder why millions enjoy stories about crimes and clues. Research gives us some answers. First, detective stories are like mental exercise. When you read, your brain tries to guess the ending before the detective does. This trains logic and attention. For example, a student who reads mysteries often gets better at spotting mistakes in math tests. Second, these stories offer a safe thrill. We meet danger on the page, but we are safe in our chair. This mix of fear and safety brings excitement without real risk. Third, solving a case with the hero gives a sense of achievement. When the mystery is solved, readers feel smart and satisfied. So next time someone says reading mysteries is a waste of time, tell them: a good detective story is a workout for the brain! 51. According to the example in the passage, what do mystery readers improve? A. Their cooking.　B. Spotting mistakes in tests. C. Their running speed.　D. Their singing. 52. According to the passage, how do detective stories affect readers’ feelings? A. They make readers truly afraid.　B. They give safe thrill and satisfaction. C. They make readers sad.　D. They cause real danger. 53. 新考法·写作手法题　How does the writer support the opinion? ①By giving examples.　②By citing sayings.　③By doing research.　④By telling personal experiences. A. ①②③　B. ①②④　C. ①③④　D. ②③④ 54. What is the writer’s purpose in writing the last sentence “a good detective story is a workout for the brain”? A. To tell readers to stop reading. B. To encourage reading mysteries for brain training. C. To explain physical exercise. D. To say mysteries are difficult. 55. What is the main idea of the passage? A. Reading is a waste of time.　B. Detective stories are only for kids. C. Reading detective stories benefits the brain.　D. Crimes are increasing. C Last week, I went for a walk with my cousin Leo. “Did you notice anything interesting?” I asked. “Nothing special,” he said, looking at his phone. I felt sorry. As a trainee detective, I had learned to see what others walk past. A broken branch, a fresh footprint, a curtain slightly moved—these small signs tell a story. On that same path, I noticed a red balloon stuck in a tree, a dog’s paw print in the mud, and a window open on a cold day. None of these meant danger, but together they painted a picture of the street’s life. Observation is not just for detectives. Scientists observe to make discoveries. Writers observe to create real characters. Even a cook observes to perfect a recipe. Sadly, many people today look but do not see. They miss the world’s small wonders. My advice to you: be like a detective in daily life. Look at the sky as if you needed to describe it to a friend. Listen as if every sound mattered. The world is full of clues waiting for curious eyes. 56. What makes the writer start the reflection? A. Walking with cousin and his reply.　B. Reading a detective novel. C. Finding a lost dog.　D. Watching TV. 57. What does the writer describe in Paragraph 2? A. A dangerous crime.　B. Details he noticed on the path. C. His cousin’s phone.　D. A cooking recipe. 58. What does the last paragraph mainly talk about? A. A description of senses.　B. A method of living observantly. C. Encouragement to detectives only.　D. Advice to avoid walking. 59. 新考法·篇章结构题　What is the best structure of the passage?（①=Para.1, ②=Para.2, …） A. ① / ②③④ / ⑤　B. ① / ② / ③④ / ⑤ C. ①② / ③ / ④⑤　D. ① / ②③ / ④⑤ 60. Which of the following sayings may the writer agree with? A. Time is money.　B. Never put off till tomorrow. C. The devil is in the details.　D. Practice makes perfect. 五、任务型阅读（每小题2分，共10分） Writing a detective story is a fun challenge. But what is a detective story? It is a story that centres on a mystery and its solution. How to write one? Here is some advice: Plan your mystery A good detective story begins with a clear crime or puzzle. Decide who the victim is, what happened, and who might be the suspect. Keep the real answer secret until the end. Create clues To let readers join the game, you need clues. Place small hints in different parts of the story—in dialogues, descriptions, or actions. At the start of a scene, show something unusual that later becomes important. Build your detective Your main character should be observant and logical. He or she watches details others miss. In the middle of the story, let the detective collect evidence and form guesses. Finish with the truth In your final chapter, bring all clues together. Show how the detective solves the case and reveals the culprit. You can even use a surprising twist so that readers didn’t expect the ending. Here you can write in the first person if the detective tells the story. 根据短文内容，回答下列问题。 61. What does a detective story centre on? 62. In which person can the detective tell the story in the final chapter? 63. Where can small hints be placed according to the passage? 64. Why is it important to keep the real answer secret until the end? 65. 新考法·开放性设问　How can you give readers a surprise at the end? Give an example. 六、根据短文内容及首字母提示补全短文（每小题1分，共10分） Arthur Conan Doyle was born in 1859 in Edinburgh, Scotland. He is one of the most f__66__ writers of detective stories in the world. As a young man, he studied m__67__ and became a doctor. However, he loved writing more. In 1887, Doyle published his first Sherlock Holmes story, A Study in Scarlet. The main c__68__ Sherlock Holmes is a clever detective who solves cases through careful o__69__ and logical thinking. He can tell a person’s job from tiny details like shoes or hands. Holmes became so p__70__ that readers couldn’t wait for the next story. Doyle wrote four n__71__ and many short stories about him. Besides mysteries, Doyle also wrote h__72__ novels and science fiction. Interestingly, Doyle once tried to s__73__ writing Holmes because he wanted to focus on other works. But readers were so sad that he b__74__ the detective back in later stories. Today, Sherlock Holmes remains a symbol of w__75__ and reason. 七、书面表达（15分） 阅读使人明智，侦探故事尤其能锻炼我们的逻辑思维与观察力。请以“A Detective Story That Impressed Me”为题写一篇短文向校英语报投稿，介绍故事大意以及这个故事对你的启迪。 要求：1. 根据所给题目，写一篇短文，100词左右；2. 语言流畅，书写规范，卷面整洁；3. 以下侦探故事供参考，也可以写其他你读过的侦探故事。 （1）The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes （2）Detective Dee (Di Renjie) （3）A case you made up A Detective Story That Impressed Me ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ 参考答案 二、单项选择 21. B　22. A　23. A　24. A　25. B　26. A　27. A　28. A　29. A　30. C 三、完形填空 31. A　32. B　33. B　34. A　35. A　36. A　37. A　38. B　39. A　40. A　41. A　42. A　43. A　44. A　45. B 四、阅读理解 A: 46. B　47. B　48. A　49. B　50. C B: 51. B　52. B　53. A　54. B　55. C C: 56. A　57. B　58. B　59. A　60. C 五、任务型阅读 61. A mystery and its solution. / It centres on a mystery and its solution. 62. The first person. / First person. 63. In dialogues, descriptions, or actions. / In different parts of the story. 64. To let readers join the game and try to guess the ending. / Because it makes the story more interesting. 65. （开放答案）Use a surprising twist; for example, reveal that the culprit is someone unexpected, like the detective’s close friend. 六、首字母填空 66. famous　67. medicine　68. character　69. observation　70. popular 71. novels　72. historical　73. stop　74. brought　75. wisdom 七、书面表达（参考范文） A Detective Story That Impressed Me I would like to share a detective story that impressed me deeply—The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. In one case, a precious diamond was stolen from a hotel. Everyone thought a guest had taken it, but Holmes noticed a small scratch on the window and a dog’s silence. Through careful observation, he found that the thief was actually the hotel owner’s trained bird. This story taught me that truth hides in tiny details. Like Holmes, we should watch carefully and think logically before judging others. A sharp mind, not strength, helps us solve problems in life. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $