Fill in the gaps by putting the verds in brackets into the past simple or the pasr continuous the )very nice.the )all day.) her favourite book while i ).) the beach at 8: 30pm.the ) below the horizon when ).)so beautiful

The weather1) was very nice.
The sun2) was shining all day.
Karen3) was reading her favourite book while I 4) was swimming.
We5) left  the beach at 8:30pm.
The sun6) was setting below the horizon when we7) left.
It8) was so beautiful