Today's lecture is about the history of the postage stamp. The first adhesive stamp, the Penny Black, was issued in Britain in 1840. Its design featured a profile of Queen Victoria. Interestingly, the stamp was printed in black, which made cancellations difficult to see, so it was soon replaced by the Penny Red. The invention of stamps revolutionized mail delivery, as previously the recipient, not the sender, paid for postage. This change shifted the cost burden and made sending letters more convenient for the general public.
❓ 페니 블랙이 페니 레드로 대체된 이유는 무엇인가요?
A. 검은색 우표는 생산 비용이 너무 비쌌기 때문입니다.
B. 검은색 때문에 소인을 보기 어려웠기 때문이다.
C. 빅토리아 여왕이 빨간색을 선호했기 때문이다.
D. 붉은 도장이 대중에게 더 인기가 있었기 때문입니다.
✅ 正确答案
Because the black colour made it hard to see the postmark.