A
The Castle of Monteriggioni
Located in central Tuscany, the Castle of Monteriggioni was built by the Republic of Siena at the beginning of the 13th century in order to defend its southern border against Florence. With their impressive towers, they feature in Dante's Divine Comedy.
Main sights
Inside the town are the Church of Santa Maria Assunta, the battlements on the town walls and the small “Monteriggioni in Arme” museum, where there are models and lifesize armors (铠甲)．
Every July within the wall of the town a special event is celebrated: the Medieval Festival of Monteriggioni, one of the most beautiful festivals in the region. The city goes back in time to the Middle Ages, the streets are filled up with people in period costume creating a real atmosphere. Dances, live performances, music, theater, kids entertainment, storytellers and more entertain the public.
The surrounding area
The townlands of Monteriggioni, with the walled town as their capital, cover an area of about 100km2 directly to the north of Siena, full of woods, hills, vineyards and olive groves (小树林). The townlands also take in a large area of unspoiled nature that has been declared a Site of Community Importance (SCI). The area is crossed by a network of trails, including the Via Francigena, which can be traveled on foot, by bike or on horseback.
How to get to Monteriggioni
BY CAR
Take the “Monteriggioni” exit on the Florence－Siena motorway link.
BY BUS
Line 130 from Siena for Colle di Val d'Elsa－Poggibonsi－San Gimignano.
BY TRAIN
The closest station is “Castellina in Chianti－Monteriggioni”．
Tourist Office
Piazza Roma, 23
53035 Monteriggioni (SI)－Italy
Tel/Fax＋39 0577 304834
info@Monteriggioniturismo. it.
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章简要介绍了蒙特里焦尼城堡，包括它的地理位置、主要景点、周边地区、抵达方式以及旅游咨询处的联系方式等。
1．Which of the following you cannot see in the Castle of Monteriggioni?
A．A museum. B．Vineyards.
C．A church. D．Performances.
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据Main sights部分可知，在城堡内可以看到教堂、有枪眼的防御墙、博物馆、现场表演等，由此可知，A、C、D三项都能够在城堡内看到；根据The surrounding area部分的“full of woods, hills, vineyards”可知，葡萄园在城堡外。故选B项。
2．One of the best ways to travel around the surrounding area is ________.
A．by car B．by bus
C．by train D．on foot
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据The surrounding area部分最后一句“...be traveled on foot, by bike or on horseback.”可知，可以步行、骑自行车或骑马来参观周边地区。故选D项。
3．Where can this article be probably found?
A．In a travel guidebook. B．In a textbook.
C．In a fashion magazine. D．In a newspaper.
解析：选A 文章出处题。由全文可以看出此文是关于蒙特里焦尼城堡这一旅游景点的介绍，很可能会出现在旅行指南中，故选A项。
