Ice Bucket /ˈaɪs ˌbʌkɪt/
An ice bucket is a container used to hold ice in bars.
It is often made of metal or plastic to keep the ice cold for a longer time.
Bartenders fill the ice bucket with fresh ice before preparing drinks.
Ice buckets usually have handles so they are easy to carry.
The ice is used for cooling drinks or making cocktails for guests.
Keeping an ice bucket nearby helps bartenders serve cold drinks quickly.
冰桶是酒吧用来盛放冰块的容器。
它常由金属或塑料制成，可以让冰块更长时间保持低温。
调酒师会提前把新鲜的冰块装入冰桶以便准备饮品。
冰桶上通常设有把手，方便端取。
桶里的冰块用来冷却饮品或调制鸡尾酒。
冰桶保持在手边有助于调酒师迅速供应冰镇饮品。
配套练习✍️
🔍 完形填空（Cloze Test）
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An ice bucket is a container for holding ______ in bars.
（a. fruit / b. ice / c. water） -
Ice buckets are often made of metal or ______.
（a. wood / b. glass / c. plastic） -
Bartenders fill ice buckets with ice before ______ drinks.
（a. selling / b. preparing / c. tasting） -
Most ice buckets have ______ for easy carrying.
（a. wheels / b. handles / c. covers） -
Ice from the bucket keeps drinks ______.
（a. hot / b. cold / c. sweet）
✅ 选择题（Multiple Choice）
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Why do bartenders keep an ice bucket nearby?
A) To plant flowers
B) To serve cold drinks quickly
C) To store snacks -
How do bartenders use the ice from the bucket?
A) For cooling drinks
B) For cleaning tables
C) For decoration -
What is a common feature of an ice bucket?
A) It has handles
B) It has a screen
C) It has wheels
✏️ 填空题（Fill in the Blanks）
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Ice buckets are filled with ______ ice before making drinks.
（可选答案：fresh, dry, old） -
The main job of an ice bucket is to keep ice ______.
（可选答案：cold, hidden, heavy） -
Bartenders use ______ to help prepare cocktails.
（可选答案：ice, plates, lights） -
Ice buckets made of metal or plastic are good for ______ ice cold.
（可选答案：keeping, making, painting）
练习答案✅
完形填空
- b. ice
- c. plastic
- b. preparing
- b. handles
- b. cold
选择题
6. B) To serve cold drinks quickly
7. A) For cooling drinks
8. A) It has handles
填空题
9. fresh
10. cold
11. ice
12. keeping
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