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...
❓ 最初の郵便切手に対する一般の反応はどうでしたか？
A. A. それはすぐに皆に受け入れられた。
B. B. 当初は人々が旧制度を好んでいたため、あまり人気がありませんでした。
C. C. それはビジネスメールにのみ使用されていた。
D. D. それは高コストのため却下された。
✅ 正确答案
B. It was not popular at first because people preferred the old system.