Good morning, everyone. Today we're going to discuss the history of the postal service. Before the invention of the postage stamp in 1840, letters were paid for by the receiver, not the sender. This system caused many problems, such as people refusing to pay for unwanted letters. The first stamp, the Penny Black, was introduced in Britain and featured a portrait of Queen Victoria. It was an immediate success because it simplified the process and made sending letters more affordable. Interestingly, the stamp was not perforated initially, so people had to cut stamps apart with scissors. Perforations were added a few years later for convenience.
❓ 강의에 따르면, 우표가 도입되기 전 우편 제도의 문제점 중 하나는 무엇이었습니까?
A. A) 편지를 보내기에는 우편 요금이 너무 비쌌다.
B. B) 수신자들이 때때로 편지 요금을 지불하기를 거부했다.
C. C) 발신자는 선불로 지불해야 했다.
D. D) 우표에는 톱니 모양이 없었다.
✅ 正确答案
B) Receivers sometimes refused to pay for letters.