Today we're going to discuss the history of the postal service. In the 19th century, mail was often delivered by horse-drawn carriages, which was slow and unreliable. The introduction of the railway in the 1830s revolutionized mail delivery, cutting travel time from days to hours. However, it was the invention of the postage stamp in 1840 that made prepayment possible, ensuring that the sender, not the receiver, paid for the service. This reduced the cost and increased efficiency. By the early 20th century, motor vehicles began to replace horse-drawn carriages for local deliveries, further speeding up the process.
❓ 강의에 따르면, 우표의 주요 장점은 무엇이었나요?
A. A. 철도를 통해 우편 배달을 더 빠르게 만들었다.
B. B. 송금인에게 지불 책임을 전가했다.
C. C. 그것은 마차의 수를 줄였다.
D. D. 그것은 20세기에 지역 배송을 가능하게 했다.
✅ 正确答案
B. It shifted the payment responsibility to the sender.