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.
❓ Một vấn đề lớn của hệ thống bưu chính trước năm 1840 là gì?
A. A. Thư từ thường bị thất lạc trong quá trình vận chuyển.
B. B. Chi phí cao và phải do người nhận thanh toán.
C. C. Chỉ những người giàu có mới được phép gửi thư.
D. D. Không có dịch vụ giao hàng đến các khu vực nông thôn.
✅ 正确答案
B. The cost was high and had to be paid by the receiver.