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.
❓ 1840년 페니 우편 제도 도입의 주요 효과는 무엇이었는가?
A. 수신자들이 편지를 보내는 비용을 줄여주었다.
B. 이는 일반 대중이 편지를 보내는 것을 더 저렴하고 더 쉽게 접근할 수 있게 만들었다.
C. 편지가 보내질 수 있는 거리를 늘렸다.
D. 장거리일수록 발송자가 더 많은 비용을 지불해야 했다.
✅ 正确答案
It made sending letters cheaper and more accessible for the general public.