[originaltext]Chinese cuisine is noted for the following characteristics: (16)V

Chinese cuisine is noted for the following characteristics: (16)Vegetables are the main ingredients. This explains why most Chinese women are slim and men are free of cardiovascular diseases. This is because in China there is a traditional respell for land. The Chinese are meticulous about food preparation. Whether the ingredients they use are pastries or vegetables，they always try to make the dishes tasty. For example, beans, a common vegetable, are exquisitely prepared into such delicious dishes as bean sprouts and bean curd.
The Chinese people like well prepared food. (17)To facilitate food absorption and digestion, they are scrupulous about the temperature while cooking. Under-cooked food is unacceptable to them. To the Chinese, the sight of westerners eating under-cooked steaks still oozing blood inside is horrible. In addition, warm soup is very important. Wonton, or dumpling soup，and noodles are popular nationwide. Other hot soups include jellied bean curd, rice porridge and corn porridge.
Chinese also like to eat together, a tradition that can be traced back a long time ago. It reflects the Chinese notion of union versus division. Round tables, round dishes, and round bowls all symbolize union and perfection. Dishes are usually placed at the center of the table so that everyone around the table can share them. A hot pot, in particular, adds to the atmosphere of harmony and union. Friends eat and live together. A recent book by an American sinologist held that the (18)Chinese collective tradition developed out of the practice of eating together.
Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.
16.Why are most Chinese woman slim according to the speaker?
17.What do Chinese people pay attention to while cooking?
18.What Chinese spirit comes from the practice of eating together?