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.
❓ What was the main innovation of the Penny Post in 1840?
A. A. It made the recipient pay for the letter.
B. B. It introduced a uniform low cost paid by the sender.
C. C. It allowed letters to be sent over longer distances.
D. D. It used private couriers for delivery.
✅ 正确答案
B. It introduced a uniform low cost paid by the sender.