As one of the most food 1)__countries in the world , China is widely known for its diverse and 2).__food choices . Chinese people see color , smell and taste as the three 3).__elements of their food . China has eight great regional 4)__. These styles are distinctive from one another . Their differences stem from the geography , climate , natural 5)__, and eating habits of the specific area . Nowadays , we need food not just for 6).__, so it ' s important to learn Chinese culture from Chinese food . After all , food is one of the things that stick to culture . For example , in the West , people take what they like on a ( n )7)__ plate since ancient times whereas Chinese people share food with guests , friends and families . Food has been 8)__ from a necessity to an art . Whoever truly understands the 9)__ behind food in China will 10)__ not only the food,but also the culture.