Good morning, everyone. Today we're going to discuss the history of the postal service. Before the 19th century, letters were usually delivered by private messengers, and the cost was often paid by the recipient, not the sender. This system was inefficient and expensive. In 1840, Britain introduced the first postage stamp, the Penny Black, which allowed the sender to prepay for delivery. This reform significantly increased the volume of mail and reduced the cost of sending letters. Interestingly, the reform was largely driven by the work of Sir Rowland Hill, who argued that the postal service could be profitable if prices were lower and more people used it.
❓ 강의에 따르면, 1840년 페니 블랙의 도입으로 인해 발생한 주요 변화는 무엇이었나요?
A. A. 수신자가 우편 요금을 지불해야 했다.
B. B. 편지 발송 비용이 감소했고 우편 물량이 증가했다.
C. C. 사적인 심부름꾼이 편지를 배달하는 것이 금지되었다.
D. D. 우편 서비스가 발송인에게 완전히 무료가 되었다.
✅ 正确答案
B. The cost of sending letters decreased and mail volume increased.