Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on you answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 33 to 37. Fill in the appropriate word in question 36

The wind controls our planet's weather and climate. But how much do we understand about this complex force (33)______ can kill and spread fear? On the night of October 15, 1987, the south of England was struck by strong winds. Gusts of over 130 km/h (34)______ through the region. Nineteen people were killed, £1.5-billion worth of damage was (35) ______ and 19 million trees were blown down in just a few hours. Although people thought of this as a hurricane, the winds of 1987 were only a (36)______ 7 storm. They remain far better known than the much more serious storms of January 25, 1990, when most of Britain was hit by daytime winds of up to 173 km/h. On this occasion, 47 people were killed, even though, (37)______ in 1987, the weather forecasters issued accurate warnings.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. 

Many successful (A) film directions (B) are former (C) actors who desire to expand (D) their experience in the film industry. 

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. 

We admire Lucy for (A) her intelligence (B), cheerful disposition (C) and she is honest. (D) 

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 

The old houses were ______ down to make way for a block of flats. 

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 

The building has a smoke detector ______ any fires can be detected immediately. 

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. 

David drove so fast; it was very dangerous. 

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 

My car is getting unreliable; I think I'll trade it ______ for a new one. 

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. 

Educated in the UK (A), his qualifications are (B) widely recognized (C) in the world of professionals. (D)