1 . Much of today’s science of physics is based on Newton’s discovery of the three laws of motion (运动) and his theory of gravity (重力). Newton also developed one of the most powerful tools of mathematics.
Isaac Newton was born in Wools Thorpe, England, on Dec 25, 1642. He was born early. He was a small baby and very weak. No one expected him to survive. But he surprised everyone. Newton’s father died before he was born. The boy was not a good student. Yet he liked to make things, such as kites and clocks and simple machines. Newton also enjoyed finding new ways to answer questions or solve problems. As a boy, for example, he decided to find a way to measure the speed of the wind.
On a windy day, he measured how far he could jump with the wind at this back. Then he measured how far he could jump with the wind in his face. From the difference between the two jumps, he made his own measure of the strength of the wind.
It soon became clear, however, that the boy was not a good farmer. He spent his time solving mathematical problems, instead of taking care of the crops. He spent hours visiting a bookstore in the town, instead of selling his vegetables in the market. Newton became a student of Cambridge University.
The leading English poet of Newton’s time, Alexander Pope, honored the scientist with these words, “Nature and nature’s laws lay hid in night. God said, ‘Let Newton be!’ and all was light.”
1. Everyone was __________ when Newton survived from the weakness at last.| A．happy | B．angry | C．surprised | D．interested |
| A．taking care of the crops |
| B．selling his vegetables in the market |
| C．the difference between the two jumps |
| D．making things, such as kites and simple machines |
| A．liked to make things |
| B．spent his time taking care of the crops |
| C．enjoyed finding new ways to make things |
| D．spent hours selling his vegetables in the market |
2 . The two-year Master’s program Computational Linguistics is a research-oriented program. It is designed to provide more in-depth skills in specialized subjects building on the contents of a B. Sc. in Natural Language Processing or a related field. The program is characterized by an emphasis on team work, laboratory work and research skills.
Which interests and skills should I have?
The M. Sc. Computational Linguistics is ideal for students with a background in Computer Science and Linguistics who want to study in an interdisciplinary, innovative environment.
Which areas of specialization are there?
Students can focus on one of the following areas by choosing specific elective courses: Core Computational Linguistics, Applied Natural Language Processing, Speech Processing, Computer Science.
What job prospects are available to me after graduation?
With an M. Sc. in Computational Linguistics, students are prepared for advanced academic or industrial research and development in Computational Linguistics and Natural Language Processing, or for working in companies involved with speech and language technologies.
Typical fields of work include speech processing, automatic generation and analysis of texts, machine translation, electronic dictionaries, search technology, (social) media monitoring, or dialogue systems. Students with an M. Sc. in Computational Linguistics from Stuttgart work in renowned organizations not only in Germany, but also all over the world.
What opportunities does my study program offer?
In the 3rd semester, students can study abroad and use the credit points for their M. Sc. Computation Linguistics. Various partner institutions offer interesting courses in the CL field.
What opportunities does the University of Stuttgart has to offer?
Are you interested in going on exchange for a semester or two? Or would you rather do some research or attend a language course? Have you ever thought of joining a Summer School or planned an internship abroad? Whatever you have in mind for your exchange, the International Office will help you make your stay abroad an unforgettable experience. The first step will be to sign up online for our information sessions at the International Office that are offered on a regular basis. We look forward to your registration!
1. According to the passage, the two-year Master’s program Computational Linguistics ________.| A．attaches great importance to research skills |
| B．gives students a guarantee of working abroad |
| C．asks students to focus on more specialized areas |
| D．requires no basic knowledge of computer science |
| A．do some related research | B．attend a language course |
| C．register online for meetings | D．get the required credit points |
| A．A college website. | B．A popular magazine. |
| C．An academic journal. | D．A science newspaper. |
