老师强调了按时完成作业的重要性。

The teacher stressed the ___importance of finishing homework on time.

老师强调了课外阅读对语言学习的重要性。

The teacher emphasized the ___importance of extracurricular reading for language learning.

这位官员的显赫地位使得他备受尊敬。

The official's ___importance earned him great respect.