Good morning, everyone. Today we're going to discuss the history of the postal service. Many people assume that the first stamps were introduced in the UK in 1840, and indeed the Penny Black was the world's first adhesive postage stamp. However, an earlier form of prepaid postage existed in France in the 17th century, where paper with a special watermark was used to indicate payment. This system was not widely adopted, though. It was the British system that became the model for other countries. Interestingly, the first stamp in the United States, issued in 1847, featured Benjamin Franklin, not George Washington as many might expect.
❓ ¿Qué dice el conferenciante sobre el primer sistema de sellos postales?
A. A. El primer sello adhesivo fue introducido en Francia en el siglo XVII.
B. B. El Reino Unido introdujo el primer sello adhesivo en 1840, que se convirtió en un modelo para otros países.
C. C. El primer sello de Estados Unidos presentaba a George Washington.
D. D. El sistema de prepago francés fue ampliamente adoptado en toda Europa.
✅ 正确答案
B. The UK introduced the first adhesive stamp in 1840, which became a model for other countries.