Tell a past experience
Give the time, activity and impression. Explain why the plan changed, then say what you want next time.
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你上个周末做什么了？
What did you do last weekend?
我和朋友去爬山了。
I went hiking with a friend.
怎么样？
How was it?
风景很美，但是下雨了，所以我们提前回来了。
The view was beautiful, but it rained, so we came back early.
你还想再去吗？
Would you like to go again?
想。下次我想晴天去。
Yes. Next time I'd like to go on a sunny day.
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What did you do last weekend?
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你上个周末做什么了？
I went hiking with a friend.
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我和朋友去爬山了。
How was it?
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怎么样？
The view was beautiful, but it rained, so we came back early.
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风景很美，但是下雨了，所以我们提前回来了。
Would you like to go again?
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你还想再去吗？
Yes. Next time I'd like to go on a sunny day.
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想。下次我想晴天去。
Change the situation
This time you went to the beach with a friend. Wind made you return early. Describe both facts.
One possible response
我和朋友去海边了。风很大，所以我们提前回来了。
I went to the beach with a friend. It was windy, so we came back early.
Did you include all the changed details? Now switch roles and ask one follow-up question of your own.
我和朋友去爬山了。
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