In an exhibition at the National Railway Museum in York, England, Lin Qi, a 26-year-old assistant project manager, is featured as one of the “railway heroes” who helped key workers to move around the country during the pandemic（疫情）. Qi is part of a team working on High-Speed 2, known as HS2, a low-carbon railway that will eventually connect some of the UK’s biggest cities using trains that can travel up to 224 miles per hour.
“The happiest thing for me is getting to see a design on paper become a physical project,” Qi tells the reporters. With HS2, she says she also enjoys working on a project that is bringing new opportunities and creating new jobs.
Born in Zhuzhou, Hunan province in China, Qi moved to the UK when she was three years old. Qi studied architecture at university before taking a job with an engineering company. Architecture is designing buildings. Qi says that in her job she feels excited about connecting people and that trains and railways are an important part of that.
Engineering uses science and maths to build machines and other structures, such as bridges, buildings and railways. “Males have been playing the leading role in these fields but this is changing fast,” says Qi. On 23 June, International Women in Engineering Day celebrates the work women are doing with big projects such as HS2. This year’s theme is “engineering heroes”.
On being selected to take part in the exhibition. Qi said, "It was an honor to be asked to take part and I hope to inspire more young people, particularly women, to consider a career in the construction and engineering industry".
For anyone wanting to follow a similar career. Qi advises, “have a goal in mind but be open-minded and flexible.” She says that five years ago she wouldn’t have imagined that she would be working in this sort of job. However, she says, “there is a lot of opportunity in engineering, not just for women but for everyone. I look forward to new challenges. ”
Simon Russell, project director for the Laing O’Rourke and J. Murphy Joint Venture, said, "Qi is part of a generation of bright and confident young people that are building their careers on this exciting project. She’s an excellent role model and we’re hugely proud of her achievements to date. "
【小题1】From the passage, what can we learn about HS2？| A．The railway helps create new job opportunities |
| B．The high-speed railway will connect all UK cities |
| C．The railway may bring about much pollution. |
| D．It is the first high-speed railway in Britain. |
| A．By using some famous sayings. | B．By giving her own example. |
| C．By listing some figures. | D．By showing the benefits |
| A．Independent and determined. | B．Responsible and energetic. |
| C．Creative and romantic. | D．Confident and flexible |
| A．Lin Qi has made great contributions to HS2. |
| B．Girls are expected to play an important role in engineering |
| C．HS2 assistant engineer is recognized for her important role. |
| D．Britain is speeding up the development of railway. |
