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.
❓ 우표 도입 이전 우편 제도의 주요 문제점은 무엇이었는가?
A. A. 편지는 종종 전달 과정에서 분실되곤 했다.
B. B. 수령인이 배송비를 부담해야 했기 때문에, 수취 거부된 우편물이 발생했다.
C. C. 발신자는 모든 편지에 대해 높은 수수료를 지불해야 했다.
D. D. 국가 간 우편 경로가 존재하지 않았다.
✅ 正确答案
B. The recipient had to pay for delivery, leading to refused mail.