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年にペニー郵便が導入された主な影響は何でしたか？
A. これにより、受取人にとって手紙を送る費用が削減されました。
B. これにより、手紙の送付がより安価になり、一般の人々にとってより利用しやすくなりました。
C. それは手紙を送ることができる距離を延ばした。
D. 長距離の送信者にはより高い料金の支払いが求められた。
✅ 正确答案
It made sending letters cheaper and more accessible for the general public.