Today we're going to discuss the history of the postal service in Britain. In the early 19th century, before the reforms of 1840, sending a letter was very expensive. The cost was based on the distance traveled and the number of sheets of paper, and it was usually paid by the recipient, not the sender. This often caused problems, as people would refuse to accept letters they couldn't afford. In 1840, Sir Rowland Hill introduced the Penny Post, which charged a flat rate of one penny for a letter of up to half an ounce, regardless of distance. This revolutionary change made postage affordable for ordinary people, and the number of letters sent increased dramatically within a few years.
❓ 1840년 이전 우편 제도의 주요 문제점 중 하나는 무엇이었는가?
A. A. 편지는 종종 전달 과정에서 분실되곤 했다.
B. B. 비용이 높았고 수신자가 부담해야 했다.
C. C. 부유한 사람들만이 편지를 보낼 수 있었다.
D. D. 농촌 지역에는 배달 서비스가 없었습니다.
✅ 正确答案
B. The cost was high and had to be paid by the receiver.