I believe this question is incomplete. Please update it with additional details so that others can help you find an answer.
Answer:
Fuel
Explanation:
The passage states Japan makes a lot of cars already. They don't need support from other countries for the cars themselves. The passage goes on to say that there is not much fuel in Japan. That means Japan needs to rely on other countries to get that fuel.
Answer:
To inform.
Explanation:
It's informing you about hurricanes.
Your purpose for writing the essay might be to persuade the reader to watch that particular TV show.
(As for the questions below, I think you have to answer those yourself based on the TV show you've chosen.)