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.
❓ 우표가 도입되기 전에 우편 서비스에는 어떤 문제가 있었나요?
A. A. 편지는 종종 배송 중에 분실되곤 했다.
B. B. 수신인이 우편 요금을 지불해야 했으며, 이를 거부할 수도 있었다.
C. C. 우편 노동자들은 충분한 급여를 받지 못했다.
D. D. 우체국이 너무 적었다.
✅ 正确答案
B. The recipient had to pay for the mail, which they might refuse.