Good morning, everyone. Today we're going to discuss the history of the postal service. In the 19th century, the introduction of the postage stamp revolutionized communication. Before stamps, the recipient paid for the mail, which often led to refusal. The first adhesive stamp, the Penny Black, was issued in Britain in 1840. It featured a profile of Queen Victoria and cost one penny. Interestingly, the stamp was not initially popular because people were used to the old system. However, within a few years, it became a standard practice worldwide. Now, let's look at how stamps influenced business communication...
❓ 第一枚邮票最初引起了公众怎样的反应？
A. A. 它立刻受到了所有人的欢迎。
B. B. 起初它并不受欢迎，因为人们更偏爱旧制度。
C. C. 它仅用于商务邮件。
D. D. 因其高昂的成本而被否决。
✅ 正确答案
B. It was not popular at first because people preferred the old system.