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.
❓ Según la conferencia, ¿cuál fue el cambio principal introducido por el Penny Post en Gran Bretaña en 1840?
A. A. El costo de enviar una carta se volvió más barato y era pagado por el remitente por adelantado.
B. B. El destinatario estaba obligado a pagar por la carta al momento de la entrega.
C. C. El primer sello adhesivo fue introducido en los Estados Unidos.
D. D. El servicio postal comenzó a entregar cartas en las zonas rurales.
✅ 正确答案
A. The cost of posting a letter became cheaper and was paid by the sender in advance.