Good morning, everyone. Today, I'd like to discuss the history of the postal service. Before the 19th century, letters were usually delivered by private couriers, and the cost was paid by the recipient, not the sender. This often led to problems, because many people refused to pay for letters they hadn't asked for. In 1840, the UK introduced the Penny Post, where the sender paid a uniform rate of one penny for any letter, regardless of distance. This was a revolutionary idea, as it made postage affordable and encouraged a huge increase in the volume of mail. It also became the model for postal systems worldwide.
❓ 1840年便士邮政的主要创新是什么？
A. A. 它让收信人支付信件费用。
B. B. 它引入了由寄件人支付的统一低价。
C. C. 它使得信件能够被发送到更远的距离。
D. D. 它使用私人快递进行配送。
✅ 正确答案
B. It introduced a uniform low cost paid by the sender.