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.
❓ 강의에 따르면, 1840년 영국에서 페니 우편이 도입한 주요 변화는 무엇이었는가?
A. A. 우편물을 보내는 비용이 더 저렴해졌으며, 발송인이 사전에 지불하게 되었다.
B. B. 수령인은 편지 수령 시 요금을 지불해야 했다.
C. C. 최초의 접착 우표는 미국에서 도입되었습니다.
D. D. 우편 서비스가 농촌 지역에도 편지를 배달하기 시작했다.
✅ 正确答案
A. The cost of posting a letter became cheaper and was paid by the sender in advance.