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.
❓ Lý do chính khiến mọi người ban đầu từ chối sử dụng tem Penny Black là gì?
A. A. Họ nghĩ con tem đó quá đắt.
B. B. Họ đã quen với việc trả tiền cho thư khi nhận được.
C. C. Họ không tin tưởng dịch vụ bưu chính.
D. D. Họ ưa thích sử dụng dịch vụ chuyển phát tư nhân.
✅ 正确答案
B. They were used to paying for letters upon receipt.