Past Simple vs Past Continuous vs Present Perfect

In 1972, Tim Berth.......... Elvis in concert, while he....... in the USA.

He.... unable to sleep because the wind..... through the trees.

When I was five I.... play the violin but now I play the guitar.

I...... her for ages. She's very beautiful!

Tom..... to work but now he prefers to commute by train.

You haven't written to Bill........... long time.

As June....... along the pavement she suddenly......... her mistake.

It...... nearly four o'clock and Alan....... in the changing room.

I....just.... a ghost

Where......... this morning?

Nina........ Spain for two years.

My mother isn't at home, she..... to the supermarket.

Peter....... to Portugal twice.

It............ heavily when the lights...... off.

I...... meat but now I'm a vegetarian.