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.
❓ 강사가 최초의 우표 제도에 대해 무엇이라고 말합니까?
A. A. 최초의 접착 우표는 17세기 프랑스에서 도입되었습니다.
B. B. 영국은 1840년에 최초의 접착 우표를 도입했으며, 이는 다른 국가들의 모델이 되었다.
C. C. 미국 최초의 우표에는 조지 워싱턴이 그려져 있었다.
D. D. 프랑스의 선불 시스템은 유럽 전역에서 널리 채택되었다.
✅ 正确答案
B. The UK introduced the first adhesive stamp in 1840, which became a model for other countries.