People use the V-sign, standing for “victory” around the world. Where did the i_______ come from? Well, it started during World WarⅡ.

On January 4, 1941, a Belgian whose first name was Victor made a radio broadcast to his countrymen. He found a new way of striking at the Nazi occupiers（占领）. That was the V-sign. The letter “V” stood not only for his first name, but also for w_______ “victory.” Certainly, the sign became p_______ quickly and was accepted by British Prime Minster, Winston Churchill. Every time he posed（摆姿势）for a c_______, he gave his famous “V” for “Victory.”

The V-sign can be made with the palm（手掌）of the hand facing in, or facing out. H_______, there is a great difference between the two gestures in the UK. With the palm facing out, the gesture means “victory,” with the palm facing in, the gesture is an insult（侮辱）. Sometimes this will c_______ some misunderstanding for a visitor to Britain. For example, in a pub, a Canadian has ordered two beers with his palm facing in, but half an hour later, the waiter still doesn’t come to serve him.

【1】i________

【2】w______

【3】p_________

【4】c___________

【5】H_________

【6】с_________