IELTS Reading: paragraph headings

Read the following passage about cognitive behavioural therapy:

A) Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a psychotherapeutic approach: a talking therapy. CBT aims to solve problems concerning dysfunctional emotions, behaviours and cognitions through a goal-oriented, systematic procedure in the present.

B) The particular therapeutic techniques vary, but commonly may include keeping a diary of significant events and associated feelings, thoughts and behaviours; questioning and testing cognitions, assumptions, evaluations and beliefs that might be unhelpful and unrealistic; gradually facing activities which may have been avoided; and trying out new ways of behaving and reacting. Relaxation, mindfulness and distraction techniques are also commonly included.

C) Going through cognitive behavioural therapy is not an overnight process for clients; a typical course consists of 12-16 hour-long sessions. Even after clients have learned to recognise when and where their mental processes go awry, it can in some cases take considerable time or effort to replace a dysfunctional process or habit with a more reasonable and adaptive one. CBT is problem-focused and structured towards the client. It requires honesty and openness between the client and therapist, as a therapist develops strategies for managing problems and guiding the client to a better life.

Choose the best headings for paragraphs A, B and C from this list:

1. A slow process
2. A new type of therapeutic approach
3. The benefits and drawbacks of CBT
4. A goal-oriented therapeutic approach
5. CBT therapists are always honest with their clients
6. The range of CBT interventions

Comments

[dave]

My answers are;

A.) 4

B.) 6

C.) 1

[RN]

A-4
B-6
C-1

[Radmila]

A - 4 "solve problems"-goal-orientated
B - 6 "techniques" - interventions
C - 1 "is not an overnight process"- slow

[Noha]

A-4

B-6

c-5

[Ver]

4
6
1

[Quy]

My answer is:
A: 4
B: 6
C: 1

[gwapo]

Answers;

A. 2 - systematic procedure in the present= is a new type of systematic approach.
B. 6 -The range of CBT interventions= The particular therapeutic techniques vary.
C. 1- A slow process= is not an overnight process for clients

[naheed]

ANSWERS:

A-6
B-4
C-1

[jay]

A-2
B-4
C-6

[tranghip87]

hei all, my answer is:
A-4
B-6
C-1

[Ruth W.]

A. 4
B. 6
c. 1

[bb]

A-4
B-6
C-1

[bb]

sorry, the answer should be:
A)4
B)6
C)3

[Aika]

A-4
B-6
C-1

[Nafiseh]

Hidear Simon my answers are:

A=4
B=6
C=1

Thanks

[khadija]

A. 2
B. 6
C. 1

[Mereke]

Hi there my answers are following:
A ---> 2
B----> 6
C---->1

[Dr Haider]

A) 4
B ) 6
C ) 1

[Merve]

My answers are;
A. 4
B. 6
C. 1

[ki]

a. 4 CBT aims to solve problems = A goal-oriented therapeutic approach
b. 6 The particular therapeutic techniques vary =The range of CBT interventions
c.1 Going through cognitive behavioural therapy is not an overnight process for clients; a typical course consists of 12-16 hour-long sessions = A slow process

[Zhan]

a.4
b.6
c.1

[saif]

A) 2
B) 6
C) 4

[raja]

A.4
B.6
C.1

[ARZU]

hi,

A) 4
B) 6
C) 3

[Hana]

4,6,1

[Tricia]

My answers are;

A) 4

B)6

C)1

[omed]

My answers are

A) 2

B) 6

C) 4

[seunggil]

a)4
B)6
C)1

[anjaiaha]

My answers are

A-4
B-6
C-1

[Han Jeong Won]

A-4

B-6

C-1

[Han Jeong Won]

a-4
b-6
c-3

[SUMATI]

A-4
B-6
C-1

[Feng Tian]

a-4
b-6
c-1

[Jansulu]

a-4
b-6
c-3

[Amin]

A)4 B 6 C 1

[Mh]

A)<4> CBT aims to solve problems through a goal-oriented procedure

B)<6> The particular therapeutic techniques vary, and associated feeling, thoughts and behaviours..

C)<1>Going through cognitive behavioural therapy is not an overnight process for clients; it can in some cases take considerable time

[Tom]

My answers:
A-4
B-6
C-1

[Alfira]

Hi Simon,

MY answers are:

A 4 - "Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a psychotherapeutic approach,..."

B 6 - "... The particular therapeutic techniques vary,.."

C 1 - "...behavioural therapy is not an overnight process for clients."

My IELTS exam is on 21st April, and my reading is awful as well as Listening and Writing, Speaking a bit better. I found this web site and found it is very helpful. Thank you Simon. I hope I will get the score I need.

[Domenico]

My answers are:

A)4
B)6
C)1

[Han Jeong Won]

a-4

b-6

c-3

[jawairia]

Hi,
My answers are,
a-4
b-6
c-1

Thanks and Regards

[Simon]

CORRECT ANSWERS FROM SIMON:

A = 4
solve problems... through a goal-oriented, systematic procedure = a goal-oriented therapeutic approach

B = 6
the particular therapeutic techniques vary, but commonly may include... = The range of CBT interventions

C = 1
going through cognitive behavioural therapy is not an overnight process for clients; a typical course consists of 12-16 hour-long sessions = a slow process

[vivian]

My answers

2
6
4

[pranay]

Hello Simon,

I understand that it is difficult for you to answer individually but I will be thankful to you if you can answer my question regarding reading section. I am appearing for 10 march exam.
I took some personal classes with my ielts instructor and he focused on skim and scan method. According to him, one should look for key words and identity the answers accordingly. I am trying to practice with this method especially with headings questions and finding it hard and confusing. Can you please explain that which method one should go with, reading the whole passage or skimming.

[pranay]

It is usually said by the instructor to read the first sentence of every paragraph to find answers especially for heading questions. According to you, is it fine follow this method? really confused..

[Zamaan]

A = 4. A goal-oriented therapeutic approach
B = 6. The range of CBT interventions
C = 1. A slow process

[puneet bansal]

my answers are,,,,,

A. 4
B. 6
C. 1

[Simon]

Hi Pranay,

You only have a few days before your test, so don't change your technique now. Have confidence in your teacher, and try your best! Good luck.

[Nythan]

what is the answer?

[Simon]

CORRECT ANSWERS FROM SIMON:

A = 4
solve problems... through a goal-oriented, systematic procedure = a goal-oriented therapeutic approach

B = 6
the particular therapeutic techniques vary, but commonly may include... = The range of CBT interventions

C = 1
going through cognitive behavioural therapy is not an overnight process for clients; a typical course consists of 12-16 hour-long sessions = a slow process

[mary]

A=4
B=6
C=1

[Elvin]

A-4
B-6
C-1

[pinar gur]

hi simon, i want you to ask how the ranking is.
How many right answers do i need on academic ielst for at least 6.5 at reading and listening parts

[lujain yousef]

hello simon
i think the right answers are
A....4
B....6
C....1

[laarni]

Hi simon,
My answers are:
A. 4
B. 6
C. 5

[tek bdr bam]

4
6
1

I am not sure about B but i don't think that 2 3 5 are suitable so i choose 6

[gagandeep singh chandi]

a=1,b=6,c=1

[Saja]

A- 4
B- 2
C- 5