Good morning, everyone. Today we're going to discuss the history of the postal service in Britain. Before the nineteenth century, mail delivery was slow and unreliable. In 1840, the first postage stamp, the Penny Black, was introduced. This made sending letters much cheaper and more efficient. However, the stamp itself was not the only innovation. The introduction of the pillar box, or public mailbox, in 1852, allowed people to post letters at any time, not just when the post office was open. This greatly improved the convenience of the service. So, while the stamp reduced the cost, the pillar box increased accessibility.
❓ 1852년에 필러 박스를 도입한 주요 이점은 무엇이었나요?
A. A. 우편 발송 비용을 절감했습니다.
B. B. 우편물을 우체국 영업 시간 외에도 접수할 수 있게 해주었다.
C. C. 그것은 우편 서비스를 더 빠르게 만들었다.
D. D. 그것은 최초의 우표를 도입했다.
✅ 正确答案
B. It allowed letters to be posted outside post office hours.