Complete Elena's blog. Use the verbs in brackets in the Past Simple affirmative. A day out at the beach by Elena First, we 'went (go) to the beach and we went swimming. But the sea 2 3 (get) out quickly! After that, we We 5 4 coke. Mum came and took us home in her car. We arrived home at 4 o'clock. It was a great day out! Then we 7 18 (be) cold, so we (have) a picnic on the sand. (eat) sandwiches and (drink) (play) beach volleyball. Amy and (be) Team A and the boys were Team B. It was a lot of fun. Amy and I were the winners! 1 Last Sunday I went to the beach with my friends.