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...
❓ 최초의 우표에 대한 대중의 초기 반응은 어땠나요?
A. A. 모두가 즉시 그것을 환영했다.
B. B. 처음에는 사람들이 기존 제도를 선호했기 때문에 인기가 없었다.
C. C. 그것은 오직 업무용 우편에만 사용되었습니다.
D. D. 높은 비용으로 인해 거부되었습니다.
✅ 正确答案
B. It was not popular at first because people preferred the old system.