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LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚
Pattern 1
I can hardly believe... - used when something is so surprising or unbelievable that it’s hard to accept or understand
Examples:
I can hardly believe that she passed the exam.
He can hardly believe that he got the job.
Pattern 2
It's hard to imagine...- used when something seems so unusual, surprising, or impossible that it's difficult to picture or think about in your mind
Examples:
It's hard to imagine a world without animals.
It's hard to imagine living in such a big city.
Pattern 3
I didn't think it was possible... - used when something happens that we thought could never happen or was very unlikely
Examples:
I didn’t think it was possible for her to finish the race.
She didn’t think it was possible to travel that far.
Pattern 4
I'm in shock... - used when something happens that is so surprising or upsetting that you feel confused, stunned, or unable to react right away
Examples:
I’m in shock after hearing the news about the accident.
I’m in shock that they won the competition.
Pattern 5
I'm at a loss for words... - used when something happens that is so surprising, amazing, or emotional that you don't know what to say
Examples:
I’m at a loss for words when I saw the beautiful painting.
I’m at a loss for words because of how nice you’ve been.
LET'S READ! 📖
EXPRESSING SURPRISE and DISBELIEF
Direction: Read the conversation below. Then, exchange roles with your mentor.
Situation:
Sarah unexpectedly got a promotion at work, and Tom is both surprised and happy for her.
Sarah
Tom
What? I can hardly believe that! You got the promotion? That’s awesome!
Sarah
I know! I didn’t think it was possible. So many people were trying for it.
Tom
That’s amazing! It’s hard to imagine, with so many people going for it.
Sarah
I’m at a loss for words. I didn’t expect this to happen.
Tom
You really deserve it, Sarah! I knew you were great for the job, but this is better than I thought!
Sarah
Thanks, Tom! I still can’t believe it. I feel so happy!
QUESTIONS
1. What news did Sarah receive?
2. How did Tom feel about Sarah getting the promotion?
3. Did Sarah think she would get the promotion?
LET'S PRACTICE! 📝
Part I
Direction: Look at each photo and choose the sentence that best fits the image.
1.
a. The man looks surprised as he opens his gift.
b. The man looks bored while receiving his gift at the party.
2.
a. The girl looks upset while her parents argue.
b. The girl looks surprised and happy because her parents are talking to each other.
3.
a. The birthday girl is surprised that her friends are ignoring her.
b. The birthday girl looks surprised as her friends celebrate with a cake.
4.
a. The couple looks surprised because they didn’t expect the test to be negative.
b. The couple looks surprised after seeing the pregnancy test result.
5.
a. The woman is focused on reading and writing in a library.
b. The woman is surprised to find an unexpected book in the library.
PART II
Direction: Create a sentence for each pattern below.
1. I didn't think it was possible...
2. It's hard to imagine...
3. I'm in shock...
You won’t believe what happened! I just found out I got the promotion!