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.
❓ 1840년 페니 우편의 주요 혁신은 무엇이었나요?
A. A. 받는 사람이 편지 요금을 지불하게 했다.
B. B. 발송인이 지불하는 균일한 저비용을 도입했다.
C. C. 더 먼 거리로 편지를 보낼 수 있게 해 주었다.
D. D. 배송에 민간 택배를 이용했다.
✅ 正确答案
B. It introduced a uniform low cost paid by the sender.