Good morning, everyone. Today we're going to discuss the history of the postal service in Britain. One key figure is Rowland Hill, who in 1837 proposed a uniform penny post. This meant that the cost of sending a letter was based on weight, not distance. Prior to this, recipients often had to pay high fees, which many could not afford. Hill's reform made postage affordable for the general public. Interestingly, the first adhesive postage stamp, the Penny Black, was introduced in 1840, featuring a portrait of Queen Victoria. It was an immediate success, and within a year, the volume of mail had doubled.
❓ ローランド・ヒルの郵便改革によって導入された主な変更点は何でしたか？
A. A. 郵便料金は、輸送距離に応じて変わるようになった。
B. B. 手紙を送る費用は、その重さに基づいており、距離には基づいていなかった。
C. C. 受取人は受け取った手紙の料金を支払う必要があった。
D. D. 最初の切手にはジョージ王の肖像が描かれていた。
✅ 正确答案
B. The cost of sending a letter was based on its weight, not the distance.