Good morning, everyone. Today we're going to discuss the history of the postal service in Britain. Before the 19th century, sending a letter was very expensive, and the cost was usually paid by the recipient, not the sender. This meant that many poor people could not afford to receive letters. However, in 1840, a man named Rowland Hill introduced the Penny Post. He proposed that the sender should pay for the postage in advance, using a small piece of paper we now call a stamp. This made sending letters much cheaper and more accessible. The first stamp, the Penny Black, featured a portrait of Queen Victoria and was an immediate success.
❓ Según la conferencia, ¿cuál era el principal problema del sistema postal antes del siglo XIX?
A. A. Las cartas a menudo se perdían en tránsito.
B. B. El costo de enviar cartas era demasiado alto para muchas personas.
C. C. No había sellos disponibles.
D. D. El destinatario tenía que viajar para recoger las cartas.
✅ 正确答案
B. The cost of sending letters was too high for many people.