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.
❓ Rowland Hill의 우편 개혁이 도입한 주요 변화는 무엇이었나요?
A. A. 우편 요금은 이동 거리에 따라 달라지게 되었다.
B. B. 편지를 보내는 비용은 거리가 아닌 무게에 따라 결정되었다.
C. C. 수신자들은 받은 편지에 대해 비용을 지불해야 했습니다.
D. D. 첫 번째 우표에는 조지 왕의 초상화가 그려져 있었다.
✅ 正确答案
B. The cost of sending a letter was based on its weight, not the distance.