Today we're going to discuss the history of the postal service. In the early 19th century, mail was delivered by horseback riders, which was slow and unreliable. Then, in 1840, Britain introduced the penny post, which standardized the cost of sending a letter regardless of distance. This made mail affordable for ordinary people. Later, in the late 19th century, the invention of the railway and steamships greatly sped up international delivery. However, it wasn't until the 20th century that airmail became common, especially after World War II. So, the key turning point for public access was the penny post, not the later technological advances.
❓ 講義によると、1840年にイギリスで導入されたペニー郵便の主な意義は何でしたか？
A. A. 国際郵便の配達時間を短縮しました。
B. B. これにより、郵便サービスが一般大衆にとって手頃なものとなった。
C. C. 馬の背によって郵便が配達されたのはこれが初めてだった。
D. D. それは鉄道と蒸気船の発明につながった。
✅ 正确答案
B. It made postal services affordable for the general public.