Good morning, everyone. Today, we're going to discuss the history of the postal service. Before the 19th century, mail delivery was slow and unreliable. However, in 1840, Britain introduced the Penny Post, which dramatically reduced the cost of sending a letter. This innovation led to a huge increase in the volume of mail. Interestingly, the first adhesive postage stamp, the 'Penny Black', was also issued that year. It featured a portrait of Queen Victoria. Within a few decades, other countries, including the United States and France, adopted similar systems. So, the key point is that the Penny Post revolutionized communication.
❓ 1840년 영국에서 도입된 페니 우편의 주요 영향은 무엇이었는가?
A. A. 우편 배달을 더 빠르게 만들었지만 더 비싸게 만들었다.
B. B. 그것은 우편 비용을 줄이고 물량을 증가시켰다.
C. C. 그것은 최초의 국제 우편 제도를 도입했다.
D. D. 그것은 기존의 모든 우편 배달 방식을 대체했다.
✅ 正确答案
B. It reduced the cost and increased the volume of mail.