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.
❓ ペニー郵便が導入された後、郵便物の量が増加したことによって引き起こされた主な問題は何でしたか？
A. A. 切手の値段が一般の人々にとって高くなりすぎた。
B. B. 郵便局員は手作業で手紙を仕分けし、配達しなければならなかった。
C. C. 受取人は依然として配送料を支払わなければならなかった。
D. D. 手紙は輸送中にしばしば紛失した。
✅ 正确答案
B. Postal workers had to sort and deliver letters manually.