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.
❓ 강의에 따르면, 19세기 이전 우편 시스템의 주요 문제점은 무엇이었습니까?
A. A. 편지들은 종종 운송 중에 분실되곤 했다.
B. B. 많은 사람들에게 편지를 보내는 비용이 너무 높았다.
C. C. 사용 가능한 우표가 없었습니다.
D. D. 수령인은 편지를 받으러 여행을 가야 했다.
✅ 正确答案
B. The cost of sending letters was too high for many people.