Good morning, everyone. Today we're going to discuss the history of the postal service. Many people assume that the first stamps were introduced in the UK in 1840, which is true. However, an earlier form of prepaid postage existed in France in the 1650s, but it was not widely adopted. The key point is that the UK's Penny Black revolutionized communication by making postage affordable for ordinary people. Interestingly, the idea of using adhesive stamps actually originated from a schoolteacher named Rowland Hill, who proposed it to the government. His proposal was initially rejected, but after public pressure, it was finally accepted. So, despite earlier experiments, the modern stamp system truly began with the Penny Black.
❓ Какова основная причина, которую приводит докладчик, объясняя значимость британской «Чёрной пенни»?
A. Это была первая почтовая марка, когда-либо выпущенная в какой-либо стране.
B. Это сделало почтовые услуги доступными для широкой публики.
C. Это была первая марка с клеевым слоем на обратной стороне.
D. Его изобрёл школьный учитель по имени Роуленд Хилл.
✅ 正确答案
It made postal services affordable for the general public.