6.Understanding the terms of the contract is crucial before agreeing to __ long term commitment. A. some B. any C. much D. a lot 7. Apart from his interest in science, he also dedicates a lot of time __ new languages. A. learn B. to learn C. learning D. to learning 8. The delivery was held up __ unforeseen customs inspections at the border. A. despite B. otherwise C. hence D. due to 9.She __ to go on a trike ride through the park to enjoy the beautiful spring day. A. made up her mind B. made her off C. made up for D. made off with 10. The __ study was carried out over five years and involved participants from multiple countries. A. intermediate B. embassy C. extensive D. miserable 11. We should plan to visit the new museum __ when we're both free. A. sometime B. rarely C. everyday disappointed D. on a daily basis 12. The rich have a significant influence on economic policies due to their __ power. A. economical B. cultural C. financial D. refusal 13. The new policy might reduce costs; on the other hand, it could also lead to __ A. bankrupt B. layoffs C. regulation D. inflation 14. __ she to join the board, her expertise would greatly benefit the company's strategic planning. A. Should B. If C. Were D. Had 15. They __ to have completed the merger deal secretly last month. D. had rumored A. rumor B. rumored C. are rumored 16. She __ to me for missing the deadline, explaining that she had been unwell. A. accused B. apologized C. informed D. told 17. The president secured three __ terms in office , demonstrating widespread public support. B. successful C. unsuccessful D. successive A. successor 18. The scholarship will be awarded to the student __ the committee feels has shown the most promise. A. who B. to whom C. which D. whose