Shakespeare often acted in his own plays.

Sir A.C. Doyle wrote his first book in 1867.

She went the cinema yesterday.

My parents flew abroad last summer.

We traveled a lot last year.

Past Simple, потому что действия начались и закончились в прошлом.

Henry has lived here since he was a child.

Sha has always loved horror films.

I have never been to Spain.

My sister has already read this book.

John has already wroten the letter to his pen friend.

Present Perfect, потому что действия начались в прошлом, но до этого времени продолжаются