 The worst IELTS essays. The Memorised Template. Students love these because all they have to do is memorise the template and add in their ideas. The problem is they're full of grammar mistakes, they don't make sense, but most importantly, the examiner knows they are memorised. The writing test is not a memorisation test. And if you use these, it's impossible to get a high score. Instead, follow the golden rule. If you aren't ready to write an essay without a template, you aren't ready to get a high score.