Today we're going to discuss the history of the postal service. In the 19th century, the introduction of the penny post in Britain revolutionized communication. Before that, the recipient had to pay for the delivery, which was often expensive. The reformer Rowland Hill proposed prepayment, which encouraged more people to send letters. This led to a dramatic increase in mail volume, but also created challenges for sorting and delivery. By the early 20th century, postal services began using mechanized sorting equipment to handle the growing workload.
❓ 便士邮政推出后，邮件量增加所引发的主要问题是什么？
A. A. 邮票的价格对于普通人来说变得过于昂贵。
B. B. 邮政工人不得不手工分拣和投递信件。
C. C. 收件人仍需支付运费。
D. D. 信件在运输过程中经常丢失。
✅ 正确答案
B. Postal workers had to sort and deliver letters manually.