A. The man should not dream of being a superstar.

B. The man didn't practice hard enough.

C. The man should find a new partner.

D. The man should not give up.

18.

A. There is no more left.

B. It doesn't appeal to her.

C. It's incredibly delicious.

D. She has already tasted it.

17.

M: I think you'd better find another partner. I love table tennis, but I don't think I am improving.

W: Look, Paul. It's still too early to quit. Nobody expects you to be a superstar. Just keep going and you will get the hang of it.

Q: What does the woman mean?

正确答案：D

解析：本题关键在于听到女士说“现在放弃为时过早”，D中的give up相当于对话中的quit，故D正确。

18.

M: Would you like to try the banana pie? It's incredible.

W: Well, to tell the truth, I don't care much for dessert.

Q: What does the woman say about the banana pie?

正确答案：B

解析：本题关键在于听懂女士所说的“我不太喜欢……（I don't care much for...）”，说明她对香蕉派没什么兴趣。sth. doesn't appeal to sb. 意思是“某物对某人没有吸引力”，故答案为B。