51. It was not until _____ that people began to use stamps.

　     A. the early 19th century　　 B. the middle 19th century

　     C. the late 19th century　    D. the beginning of the 19th century

52. Before stamps were used, postage ________.

　     A. was paid by the letter-posters 　     B. was paid by the letter-receivers　　 

　     C. was collected by postmen　　　     D. Both B and C

53. Rowland Hill was ________.

　     A. the designer of the first stamp　       B. a postman in England

　     C. the suggestion-giver of using stamps 　 D. a postmaster of a small post office

54. After stamps were used, post offices needn’t _______.

　     A. send postmen to collect the postage 

　     B. send postmen to collect letters

　     C. send postmen to deliver letters 

　     D. put seals on the used stamps

55. Which of the following may be the best title of the passage?

　     A. When did people first begin to use stamps?

　     B. Who was the first to think of using stamps?

　     C. Why were postmen sent to collect postage?

　     D. How did stamps come into use?
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