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年のペニー郵便の主な革新は何でしたか？
A. A. それにより、受取人に手紙の料金を支払わせた。
B. B. それは、送り主が支払う一律の低料金を導入した。
C. C. それにより、より長い距離にわたって手紙を送ることが可能になった。
D. D. 配送には民間の宅配業者を利用していた。
✅ 正确答案
B. It introduced a uniform low cost paid by the sender.