Good morning, everyone. Today we're going to discuss the history of the postal service. In the 19th century, the introduction of the postage stamp revolutionized communication. Before stamps, the recipient paid for the mail, which was often expensive and led to many refusals. The first adhesive stamp, the Penny Black, was issued in Britain in 1840. It cost one penny and allowed letters to be sent anywhere in the country. This innovation not only reduced costs but also increased the volume of mail dramatically. Interestingly, the idea of prepaying postage was initially met with skepticism, but it soon became a global standard.
❓ 19世纪引入邮票的主要优势是什么？
A. A. 这使得邮政服务变得更加昂贵。
B. B. 它将支付负担从收款人转移到了汇款人身上。
C. C. 它使得信件可以免费寄往国外。
D. D. 它减轻了邮件的重量。
✅ 正确答案
B. It shifted the payment burden from the recipient to the sender.