Good morning, everyone. Today we're going to discuss the history of the postal service. Before the 19th century, sending a letter was very expensive, and it was paid by the recipient, not the sender. In 1840, Britain introduced the Penny Post, which was a major reform. This system made postage affordable for ordinary people, and it was paid in advance by the sender. Interestingly, the first adhesive postage stamp, the Penny Black, was also introduced that same year. However, it wasn't until 1850 that other countries, like the United States, began to adopt similar systems. So, the key change was the shift in who paid and when.
❓ According to the lecture, what was the major change introduced by the Penny Post in Britain in 1840?
A. A. The cost of posting a letter became cheaper and was paid by the sender in advance.
B. B. The recipient was required to pay for the letter upon delivery.
C. C. The first adhesive stamp was introduced in the United States.
D. D. The postal service began delivering letters to rural areas.
✅ 正确答案
A. The cost of posting a letter became cheaper and was paid by the sender in advance.