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.
❓ Tại sao con tem bưu chính đầu tiên không ngay lập tức được ưa chuộng?
A. A. Nó quá đắt đối với hầu hết mọi người.
B. B. Mọi người không sẵn lòng trả tiền giao hàng trước.
C. C. Thiết kế con tem bị đánh giá là không bắt mắt.
D. D. Dịch vụ bưu chính thời đó không đáng tin cậy.
✅ 正确答案
B. People were unwilling to pay for delivery in advance.