四、(2026·泰州市期中)阅读理解。
Making a scarecrow(稻草人)
How would you like your very own scarecrow? You can make one out of some old boards. You can use it to scare birds away in your garden. You can also put a scarecrow near your front door to give visitors a big surprise!
Here are what you will need:
Seven boards (each 10 cm wide): one 160 cm long, three 50 cm long, one 30 cm long, two 60 cm long; a hammer and nails; safety pins; a pen; a shirt with long sleeves (袖子); long trousers; gloves and boots; a hat and a pillow (枕头); an adult helper.

Step 1 Lay the boards on the ground. Make the shape according to the picture. You will have two arm pieces left over. You will add them later.
Step 2 Ask an adult to nail the pieces together.
Step 3 Put the shirt on. Ask an adult to nail one arm piece to the shoulder. Let the sleeve fall down so that it covers the board. Pin (用别针别住

) the glove to the sleeve. Do the same with the other arm.
Step 4 Put on the trousers.
Step 5 Stick the pillow on top as the head. Draw eyes, a nose and a mouth on it.
Step 6 Stand the body up and put it where you want.
Step 7 Put the hat on and then put the boots under the trousers, so it looks like it has feet.
1. According to the passage, what can a scarecrow be used for?
A. Catching birds.
B. Scaring dogs away.
C. Welcoming your visitors.
D. Showing visitors the way.
2. 新考法 学科融合 If you want to make a scarecrow, how long is the board you need in all?
A. 300 cm.
B. 350 cm.
C. 370 cm.
D. 460 cm.
3. In Step 3, why should we let the sleeve fall down?
A. To make the scarecrow look more fashionable.
B. To cover the board of the arm piece.
C. To pin the glove more easily.
D. To show the long sleeve of the shirt.
4. 新考法 事件排序 Which shows the correct steps to make a scarecrow?
a. Prepare all that you need.
b. Let the body stand where you want.
c. Dress up the body and make a head for it.
d. Put the hat on and then put the boots under the trousers.
e. Nail the body parts together according to the picture.
A. a-e-c-b-d
B. a-e-b-c-d
C. e-c-b-d-a
D. e-a-c-d-b
5. This passage is mainly about
C
.
A. the uses of a scarecrow
B. the materials of a scarecrow
C. the ways of making a scarecrow
D. the importance of making a scarecrow