Good morning, everyone. Today we're going to discuss the history of the postal service. In the 19th century, the introduction of the postage stamp revolutionized communication. Before stamps, the recipient, not the sender, paid for the delivery, which often led to refusals. The first adhesive stamp, the Penny Black, was issued in Britain in 1840. It featured a portrait of Queen Victoria and cost one penny. However, what many people don't realize is that the stamp was not immediately popular. People were skeptical about paying in advance, so it took several years for the system to gain public trust.
❓ 왜 최초의 우표가 즉시 인기를 얻지 못했는가?
A. A. 대부분의 사람들에게 너무 비쌌다.
B. B. 사람들은 배송비를 선불로 지불하는 것을 꺼려했다.
C. C. 우표 디자인이 매력적이지 않다고 여겨졌다.
D. D. 그 당시 우편 서비스는 신뢰할 수 없었다.
✅ 正确答案
B. People were unwilling to pay for delivery in advance.