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.
❓ 19세기에 우표를 도입한 주요 장점은 무엇이었나요?
A. A. 우편 서비스를 더 비싸게 만들었다.
B. B. 송금 수수료 부담이 수취인에서 송금인으로 이동했다.
C. C. 국제적으로 편지를 추가 비용 없이 보낼 수 있게 해주었다.
D. D. 그것은 우편물의 무게를 줄였다.
✅ 正确答案
B. It shifted the payment burden from the recipient to the sender.