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Past tense simple or continuous

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Last summer Peter (go) to Spain for his holidays. He (decide) to fly because it is much quicker than going overland. On the morning he left London it (rain), but when he (step)off the plane in Spain it was a beautiful day. The sun (shine), and a cool wind (blow) from the sea. He (take) a taxi to his hotel. In the evening he (go) for a walk. The town was still busy. Street traders (sell) souvenirs and the foreign tourists (try) to speak with the aid of a Spanish phrase book. He listened to their chatter for a while, then (return) to his hotel.