Today we're going to discuss the history of the postal service. Before the 19th century, sending a letter was very expensive and slow. In the UK, the cost was based on the distance traveled and the number of sheets of paper. The receiver, not the sender, had to pay. This often led to people refusing to accept letters. In 1840, Rowland Hill introduced the Penny Post, which charged a flat rate of one penny for any letter weighing up to half an ounce within the UK. This made postage affordable for ordinary people and led to a huge increase in mail volume.
❓ 1840년대 이전에 많은 사람들이 편지를 받기를 거부한 이유는 무엇인가?
A. A. 편지가 우편으로 자주 분실되었기 때문에
B. B. 그들이 배송비를 직접 지불해야 했기 때문이다.
C. C. 왜냐하면 그 편지들이 외국어로 쓰여 있었기 때문이다
D. D. 우편 서비스가 너무 느렸기 때문에
✅ 正确答案
B. Because they had to pay for the delivery themselves