Descriptive writing

Adjective and noun collocations from Descriping A Journey with an extra Examples
A derelict building or piece of land is in very bad condition because it has not been used for a long time
1.derelict homes and businesses.
2.An' the entire derelict bloody city an' all.
Desolate,
1.a place that is desolate is empty and looks sad because there are no people there a desolate landscape.
2.someone who is desolate feels very sad and lonely
.Radin's body was found in a desolate canyon about 65 miles north of Los Angeles.
.The bus station was similarly desolate, while the cinema, cultural centre, public baths and a hospital have closed.
Barren :land or soil that is barren has no plants growing on it .
Words used with barren:
land,landscape,woman.
1.a pointless and barren discussion
2.Intense heat had created a completely barren landscape, almost like the moon( Longman Dictionary, 2003)
Adjective Order:
OS AS COMP: Opinion,Size,Age,Shape,Colour,Orgin,Materials and Purp0se.

Homework EX4.(Description A Journey)

• .It was a beautiful sunny day when we headed through the countryside without stopping/towards the gloomy city.
• They crossed the swamp ,then slowly made their way to the crocodile farm.
• .After travelling for several hours on the motorway we stopped off at a service station for lunch.
• The road was flooded so we had to turn back and look for an alternative route.
• If you follow this road for 15 kilometers,you 'll find yourself on the coast.
• It was hard work hiking through the snow ,but we soldiered on until we got to the cabin
• .The express train sped out towards the mountains.
• We were crossing a bridge when the bus broke down and blocked the road.