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...
❓ Какова была первоначальная реакция общественности на первую почтовую марку?
A. A. Это было сразу же принято всеми.
B. B. Сначала она не была популярной, потому что люди предпочитали старую систему.
C. C. Он использовался только для деловой почты.
D. D. Он был отклонён из-за высокой стоимости.
✅ 正确答案
B. It was not popular at first because people preferred the old system.