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.
❓ 페니 우편 제도 도입 이후 우편물량 증가로 인해 발생한 주요 문제는 무엇이었는가?
A. A. 우표 비용이 일반 사람들에게 너무 비싸졌다.
B. B. 우편 노동자들은 편지를 수작업으로 분류하고 배달해야 했다.
C. C. 수령인은 여전히 배송비를 지불해야 했다.
D. D. 편지들은 운송 중에 자주 분실되었다.
✅ 正确答案
B. Postal workers had to sort and deliver letters manually.