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.
❓ 講義によると、1840年に英国で導入されたペニー郵便による主要な変化は何でしたか？
A. A. 手紙を送る費用は安くなり、送り主が前払いするようになった。
B. B. 受取人は、配達時にその手紙の代金を支払うことが求められた。
C. C. 最初の接着式切手はアメリカ合衆国で導入された。
D. D. 郵便事業は農村地域への手紙の配達を開始した。
✅ 正确答案
A. The cost of posting a letter became cheaper and was paid by the sender in advance.