8. Match the two parts of the sentences: 1) Cheetahs can run; 2) Giraffes are very tall; 3) Elephants live to; 4) Camels can live for; 5) Millipedes have got; 6) Hippos can weigh. Options: a) approximately 60 years old; b) more than 3,000 kilograms; c) up to 120 kilometres per hour; d) sometimes over five metres; e) roughly 300 legs, depending on the species; f) about six months without water in winter.

1. Cheetahs can run up to 120 kilometres per hour.
2. Giraffes are very tall — sometimes over five metres.
3. Elephants live to approximately 60 years old.
4. Camels can live for about six months without water in winter.
5. Millipedes have got roughly 300 legs, depending on the species.
6. Hippos can weigh more than 3,000 kilograms.

Ответ: 1–c, 2–d, 3–a, 4–f, 5–e, 6–b.