Good morning. Today we're going to discuss the history of the postal service. In the 19th century, the introduction of the penny post in Britain revolutionized communication. Before that, letters were paid for by the recipient, not the sender, and the cost depended on distance. This made sending letters very expensive for ordinary people. The penny post, introduced in 1840, standardized the cost at just one penny regardless of distance, and the sender paid in advance. This simple change led to a massive increase in the volume of mail. By the end of the century, over a billion letters were being sent annually in Britain alone.
❓ 1840年引入便士邮政的主要影响是什么？
A. 它降低了收信人寄信的成本。
B. 它使寄信变得更便宜，也让普通大众更容易使用。
C. 它增加了信件可寄送的距离。
D. 它要求寄件人为更远的距离支付更多费用。
✅ 正确答案
It made sending letters cheaper and more accessible for the general public.