buildings -under construction: being built? (the new school now is under construction) -the construction industry ( my mom’s cousin is working in the construction industry back in china) -be dilapidated: fallen into partial ruin or decay from age, wear or neglect. =battered or broken-down (Lala is living in a dilapidated house right now.) (my new house looks dilapidated from outside) - be a showcase for? showcase v. show the best qualities or parts of sth ?????????n. normally a glass cabinet which keeps valuable or easily-broken objects ( old buildings are showcases for the historic and artistic achievements of citizens.) -central location: in, at or from the center or the most important part.(convenient) (Norwood is in the central location of adelaide) -imposing: large and powerful in appearance ( Adelaide arts museum is an imposing building and is always surrounded by huge crowds of people) -light and airy(bright and having plenty of fresh air) (one of my requirements is that the room must be light and airy.) airy= well-ventilated (The house is spacious and well-ventilated.) - A significant landmark (Rundle mall is a significant landmark in Adelaide./ Opera house is a significant landmark in sydney) -A concrete jungle: cities or urban areas which have a high density of large, modern buildings and few trees which make the living environment unpleasant. ( Sydney life is like living in a concrete jungle.) - be an eyesore= be a bolt on the landscape (The dilapidated building in the central location of the city is a real eyesore/is a bolt on the landscape.) -be a far cry from: be very different from (The house I am living in right now is a far cry from the one I lived before.) -convert sth into ( The dilapidated backyard has been converted into a flush vegetable garden.)