Good morning, everyone. Today we're going to discuss the history of the postal service. Many people assume that the first stamps were introduced in the UK in 1840, but actually, the concept of prepaid postage dates back to ancient China. However, the first adhesive postage stamp, known as the Penny Black, was indeed a British innovation. Interestingly, the first postal system in the UK was established by Henry VIII in 1516, but it was only for royal use. It wasn't until the 19th century that the general public could send mail easily. Now, let's focus on a key point: the introduction of the Uniform Penny Post in 1840, which made sending letters affordable for everyone.
❓ Según la conferencia, ¿qué fue lo significativo del Penny Post uniforme introducido en 1840?
A. A. Fue el primer sistema postal establecido por Enrique VIII para uso real.
B. B. Hizo que el envío de cartas fuera asequible para el público en general.
C. C. Introdujo el primer sello postal adhesivo en la antigua China.
D. D. Fue la primera vez que se utilizaron sellos en el Reino Unido.
✅ 正确答案
B. It made sending letters affordable for the general public.