Good morning, everyone. 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, letters were paid for by the recipient, and the cost depended on the distance traveled. The reform, led by Rowland Hill in 1840, introduced a uniform rate of one penny for any letter weighing up to half an ounce, regardless of distance. This made sending letters affordable for ordinary people. Interestingly, the first adhesive postage stamp, the Penny Black, was issued in the same year. However, it was only valid for one day because the red cancellation ink was difficult to see on the black stamp, leading to its quick replacement.
❓ 페니 블랙 우표가 단 하루 만에 교체된 이유는 무엇인가요?
A. A. 생산하기에 너무 비쌌다.
B. B. 빨간색 취소 표시가 그것 위에 보이지 않았다.
C. C. 사람들은 우표가 없는 봉투를 사용하는 것을 선호했다.
D. D. 우편 서비스가 새로운 디자인을 도입하고자 했다.
✅ 正确答案
B. The red cancellation mark was not visible on it.