Good morning, everyone. Today we're going to discuss the history of the postal service. Now, many people assume that the first stamps were introduced in the United Kingdom, but actually, the first adhesive postage stamp, the Penny Black, was indeed issued in Britain in 1840. However, an earlier form of prepaid postage existed in France in the 17th century, where letters were sent with a special mark. The key point is that the modern postal system, with uniform rates and stamps, really began in Britain, and it quickly spread to other countries. So, when you look at the timeline, the British system was the model for others.
❓ Según la conferencia, ¿cuál fue la importancia del sistema postal británico?
A. A. Introdujo la primera marca de franqueo prepagado en el siglo XVII.
B. B. Fue el primero en utilizar tarifas uniformes y sellos adhesivos.
C. C. Fue el primer sistema postal del mundo.
D. D. Copió el modelo francés de sellos postales.
✅ 正确答案
B. It was the first to use uniform rates and adhesive stamps.