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.
❓ 사람들이 처음에 페니 블랙 우표 사용을 거부한 주요 이유는 무엇이었나요?
A. A. 그들은 그 우표가 너무 비싸다고 생각했다.
B. B. 그들은 편지를 받을 때 요금을 지불하는 방식에 익숙했다.
C. C. 그들은 우편 서비스를 신뢰하지 않았다.
D. D. 그들은 사설 택배 서비스를 선호했다.
✅ 正确答案
B. They were used to paying for letters upon receipt.