I. EXAMPLES: I can hardly believe that he is deaf; he can understand us so well. I can hardly believe that Paul was put in prison for bribery. I can hardly believe what I have seen. II. DIALOGUES: Employer: I have some bad news for you. Employee: What’s the matter? Employer: Our company has been having some financial troubles and we have to lay off some workers. Employee: Really? Employer: I’m afraid so and you’re one of the workers whose job we’ll have to cut. Employee: I can hardly believe my ears! I never thought I would lose my job here.
