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, not the sender, paid for the delivery, which often led to refused letters. The first adhesive stamp, the Penny Black, was issued in Britain in 1840. It featured a portrait of Queen Victoria and cost one penny. Interestingly, despite its name, the stamp was actually printed in black ink, but the design was so intricate that it was difficult to forge. This innovation quickly spread to other countries, and by the 1850s, many nations had adopted similar systems.
❓ 郵便切手が導入される前の郵便制度の主な問題は何でしたか？
A. A. 手紙は輸送中にしばしば紛失した。
B. B. 受取人が配送料を支払わなければならず、その結果、郵便物が拒否された。
C. C. 差出人は、手紙1通ごとに高い料金を支払わなければならなかった。
D. D. 国と国の間に郵便ルートは存在しなかった。
✅ 正确答案
B. The recipient had to pay for delivery, leading to refused mail.