Good morning, everyone. Today we're going to discuss the history of the postal service. In the 19th century, the introduction of the postage stamp revolutionized mail delivery. Before that, the recipient paid for the letter, which often caused problems. For example, people would refuse to accept mail they didn't want, leaving the postal worker unpaid. The first adhesive stamp, the Penny Black, was issued in Britain in 1840. It made prepayment possible, and soon other countries followed. Interestingly, the design of the Penny Black featured a profile of Queen Victoria, and it remained valid for postage for many years, though it was only printed for one year.
❓ ¿Qué problema existía con el servicio postal antes de que se introdujera el sello postal?
A. A. Las cartas a menudo se perdían en tránsito.
B. B. El destinatario tenía que pagar por el correo, lo cual podía rechazar.
C. C. Los trabajadores postales no ganaban lo suficiente.
D. D. Había muy pocas oficinas de correos.
✅ 正确答案
B. The recipient had to pay for the mail, which they might refuse.