Good morning, everyone. Today we're going to discuss the history of the postal service. You might think it's a modern invention, but actually, organized mail delivery dates back to ancient Persia around 550 BC. However, the first stamp, the Penny Black, was introduced in Britain in 1840. This revolutionized communication by making postage affordable for ordinary people. Interestingly, the idea of using stamps came from a teacher named Rowland Hill, who noticed that recipients often refused to pay for letters they didn't want. So, he proposed that the sender should pay in advance. This simple change led to a dramatic increase in mail volume.
❓ What was the main reason Rowland Hill proposed the use of postage stamps?
A. A. To make the postal service faster
B. B. To reduce the cost of sending letters
C. C. To solve the problem of recipients refusing to pay
D. D. To increase the number of post offices
✅ 正确答案
C. To solve the problem of recipients refusing to pay