In a recent study, Google has knocked Microsoft from the top spot as the number one brand in
the world. The Brandz Top 100 list is 21 by Millward Brown, one of the world’s leading
research companies. Companies are ranked by their 22 success and the way consumers feel
about their products and corporate image. Google tops the list with an estimated brand value
of US$66.4 billion. It is followed by notable companies such as General Electrics, Microsoft and
Starbucks. Google 23 out as a brand because of its extreme popularity. Whenever people need
an answer or a piece of information, they can always count on Google—24 hours a day, 365 days a
year. With Google’s recent 24 of YouTube and the creation of free, easy-to-use online
programs, wherever you look online, you will find Google. What may be a surprise to most people
is 25 Google is popular because of its simple, plain home page. This has made it easy for users
to identify the company. It’s no wonder Google has become the world’s top brand.
【題組】23. (A) checks (B) brings (C) looks (D) stands