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世紀に郵便切手を導入した主な利点は何でしたか？
A. A. それは郵便サービスをより高価なものにした。
B. B. これにより、支払いの負担が受取人から送金人へと移行した。
C. C. これにより、追加料金なしで国際的に手紙を送ることが可能になった。
D. D. それは郵便の重量を減らした。
✅ 正确答案
B. It shifted the payment burden from the recipient to the sender.