much 除了是限定词外,还可以是名词或代词,可以充当句子的主语和宾语。你的句子中,much充当了主语。
They have done much to advance the cause of peace in the world. 他们已经做了大量工作来促进世界和平事业。(作宾语)
Much has been written on the subject pro and con. 对那问题已有很多赞成和反对的文章。(作主语)
用many修饰可数名词,当然要用复数名词,例如many toys;
many students用much修饰不可数名词,例如much money, muchinformation;