VOA慢速英语:美国毕业：今天的高中生准备好了吗？

graduate – v. earn a degree or diploma from a school, college, or university

audit – n. an independent examination of records

unfortunately – adv. when something bad or unlucky happens

on-track – adj. acting in a way that is likely to achieve what is required

accountable – adj. required to explain actions or decisions

distressing – adj. feeling very upset or worried

diploma – n. document showing a person has finished a course of study or has graduated from a school

society – n. large group of people who live in the same country or area and have the same laws, traditions, etc.