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The artist and architect Maya Lin became famous at a young age because she won a national competition to design a memorial honoring those serving the country. The memorial based on Lin's design was one of the most popular and influential monuments in Washington D.C. and was visited by three million people each year.
She was also famous for many other works, including the Civil Rights Memorial and the Riggio-Lynch Chapel. In 2016, the president presented Lin with the nation’s highest honor for her architecture, sculpture, and landscape art.
Lin recently spoke at William Paterson University as part of the university's well-known lecture series. She thought of herself more as an artist- making sculptures- who also happened to build buildings. She supposed good works must be full of art and it was the soul of architecture. At Yale, she decided that architecture would be a perfect combination of art and math. Her formal training was in architecture. Lin, earned a Master’s Degree in Architecture in1986.
She felt close to nature and the environment as young person. When she was growing up, she was almost outdoors playing in the woods behind the house. The environmental movement also had a strong influence on her childhood. She’s always been focused on nature, science and the environment in her work.
Her concern for the environment and the sad fact that one species is causing the extinction of so many other species, as well as the urgency of trying to solve climate change inspired her to start the “What Is Missing?" project. By protecting and restoring habitats, we could reduce fossil fuel emissions (排放量) and protect bio-diversity (生物多样性) at the same time.
She showed us a new way of looking at the world. She believes that all of us whether we choose to help other people or the planet - are all helping ourselves.
16. What can we know about Maya Lin from the first two paragraphs?
A. She had special feelings for Washington.
B. She won many design competitions in the world.
C. She first made a name for herself by designing a park.
D. She was recognized by the nation for her achievements.
17. What did Lin mainly share with students in universities?
A. She attached much importance to th? sense of art in works.
B. She encouraged students to pursue further education.
C. She advised students to learn both art and math well.
D. She thought highly of being an artist rather than an architect.
18. Why did Lin start the project “What Is Missing"?
A. Her students inspired her to do so.
B. She wanted to bring back her childhood memory.
C. She was eager to save the environment and species.
D. She was deeply influenced by the environmental movement.
