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.
❓ 人々が最初にペニー・ブラック切手の使用を拒否した主な理由は何でしたか？
A. A. 彼らはその切手は高すぎると思った。
B. B. 彼らは手紙を受け取った際に料金を支払うことに慣れていた。
C. C. 彼らは郵便サービスを信用していなかった。
D. D. 彼らは民間の宅配業者を利用する方を好んだ。
✅ 正确答案
B. They were used to paying for letters upon receipt.