Good morning, everyone. Today we're going to discuss the history of the postal service. The first organized postal system was established in ancient Persia around 550 BC, using mounted couriers to deliver messages across the empire. However, it was the Romans who developed a more efficient network, with relay stations every 10 to 15 miles. In the 19th century, the introduction of the postage stamp in Britain in 1840 revolutionized mail delivery, making it affordable for ordinary people. Interestingly, the first stamp, the Penny Black, featured a portrait of Queen Victoria and was valid for only one year because of a change in postal rates.
❓ 根据讲座内容,1840年推出的邮票的主要优势是什么?
A. A. 它使得邮件能够更快地跨越长距离投递。
B. B. 它使邮政服务对普通大众来说变得负担得起。
C. C. 它是第一个使用骑马信使的系统。
D. D. 其特色在于印有维多利亚女王的肖像以防伪。
✅ 正确答案
B. It made mail service affordable for the general public.