Work in pairs. Discuss the questions

Person A: Hey, have you ever visited any castles or palaces in Viet Nam?

Person B: Yeah, I have visited a few. The most famous ones are probably the Imperial City in Hue and the Royal Palace in Hanoi. They are both historically significant and have stunning architecture.

Person A: I have heard of those places but I haven't been there yet. What did you like the most about them?

Person B: I loved the peacefulness of the Imperial City in Hue. It was once the home of the Nguyen Dynasty and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Royal Palace in Hanoi, on the other hand, has a lot of French architectural influence and is a great example of the country's colonial history.

Person A: That sounds fascinating. I would love to visit those places someday. By the way, do you recognize the palace in this photo?

Person B: Let me take a look. Hmm, I'm not sure. It looks a bit familiar, but I can't remember its name.

Person A: It's the Independence Palace in Ho Chi Minh City. It used to be the home of the South Vietnamese government during the Vietnam War.

Person B: Oh, I see. I have heard of it, but I didn't know it was called the Independence Palace. It has a very unique architecture, doesn't it?

Person A: Yes, it does. It's a great example of the 1960s modernist style in architecture.