Today we're going to discuss the history of the postal service. In the 19th century, the introduction of the penny post in Britain revolutionized communication. Before that, the recipient, not the sender, usually paid for the mail, which was expensive and often refused. The reform, led by Rowland Hill, proposed a uniform low rate paid by the sender. This change dramatically increased the volume of letters. Interestingly, the first adhesive postage stamp, the Penny Black, was issued in 1840, but it was only valid for one day, making it a collector's item today.
❓ 강의에 따르면, 페니 포스트 이전 우편 제도의 주요 문제점은 무엇이었나요?
A. A. 발신자는 높은 수수료를 지불해야 했다.
B. B. 수신자가 종종 요금을 지불해야 했고, 우편 요금이 비쌌다.
C. C. 우표는 아직 발명되지 않았다.
D. D. 우편 배달이 너무 느렸다.
✅ 正确答案
B. The recipient often had to pay, and mail was costly.