Question

then hundred people, dressed in simple white clothing, stand in the middle of a circle. several musicians begin to play a rhythm, and people start to sing. then the game, or jogo, begins. the group is practicing capoeira. capoeira is a form of martial arts that blends dance, song, acrobatics, and athletics.
capoeira started in brazil centuries ago. during that time, enslaved africans were forced to work on brazilian plantations. on the plantations, the enslaved people developed capoeira as a way to secretly practice fighting. years later, in the early 1900s, capoeira began to gain widespread popularity. over time, capoeira teachers began to travel outside of brazil, setting up schools to train others.
the people who practice capoeira are called capoeiristas. when the capoeiristas face off, they start by doing the ginga, which is a simple swaying move. as the music plays, the capoeiristas perform moves like cartwheels and handstands. using the beat of the music, they roll, kick, and jump with grace and control. although capoeiristas move like dancers or acrobats, their moves simulate fighting. capoeiristas gracefully \attack\ each other and \defend\ themselves without actually touching each others bodies. they may swing a leg inches from a partners chest, but there is no physical contact.
today, people of all ages practice capoeira. classes are held in studios, parks, and even in colleges. to do capoeira well takes years of practice and focus. capoeira challenges athletes to bend and twist their bodies in all directions. this helps the capoeiristas feel confident and is a great form of exercise. it is no wonder that this sport has been practiced for hundreds of years.
based on the text, how do capoeiristas begin the jogo?
they stand in the middle of a circle and begin to sway.
they begin by performing handstands and flips.
they attack their partner with kicks and punches.
they begin to dance and sing along with the musicians.

Explanation:

The text states that when capoeiristas face off (begin the jogo), they start by doing the ginga, which is a simple swaying move. This matches the description in the first option. The second option (handstands and flips) are moves that come after the initial swaying as the music plays. The third option (attack with kicks and punches) is incorrect as they simulate fighting without physical contact. The fourth option (dance and sing with musicians) is not the start of the jogo.

Answer:

They stand in the middle of a circle and begin to sway.