Good morning, class. Today we're going to discuss the history of the postal service. Before the 19th century, letters were usually delivered by private couriers, which was expensive and slow. In 1837, Sir Rowland Hill proposed a uniform postage rate of one penny, regardless of distance. This idea, known as the Penny Post, revolutionized communication. Interestingly, the first adhesive postage stamp, the Penny Black, was issued in Britain in 1840. However, many people initially refused to use stamps because they preferred to pay on delivery. It took several years for stamps to become widely accepted.
❓ 人们最初拒绝使用黑便士邮票的主要原因是什么？
A. A. 他们认为这张邮票太贵了。
B. B. 他们习惯于在收到信件时付费。
C. C. 他们不信任邮政服务。
D. D. 他们更倾向于使用私人快递服务。
✅ 正确答案
B. They were used to paying for letters upon receipt.