Mysql：如何使用一个命令获取mysql状态信息

I have installed mysql-server on ubuntu. If I want to know the status of the mysql, I need to type 'mysql -u root -p' in the command line, and then I need to type the password to enter the mysql interaction mode, finally in the interaction mode I need to type 'show status' and I can see the info. Now my question is, is there any method doesn't need to enter the mysql interaction mode, just type one command in the command line and get the mysql status info?I have installed mysql-server on ubuntu. If I w